2400+ Adjectives That Start With C

If you’re looking for a list of adjectives that start with C, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll give you a comprehensive list of adjectives that start with C, organized by type. Whether you’re looking for positive adjectives that start with C, or negative adjectives that start with C, you’ll find what you need here. Adjectives are a great way to describe the people, places, and things in your life, so start using them today!

Positive Adjectives That Start With C

Calm: free from tumult or disturbance; quiet; serene.

Capable: having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
Carefree: free from care, anxiety, or responsibility; happy and lighthearted.

Negative Adjectives That Start With C

Callous: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Cantankerous: having a bad temper; irritable.
Careless: failing to take the necessary care or attention; negligent.

Whether you’re looking to describe someone’s personality or a physical trait, you’re sure to find the perfect adjective on this list!

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adjectives that start with the letter C

If you’re looking for a list of adjectives that start with C, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 100 common adjectives that start with C, plus a bonus list of 50 more adjectives for good measure.

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Common adjectives that start with C include:

calm, capable, careful, cheap, clean, clear, cold, comfortable, common, confident, conservative, cool, cooperative, correct, courageous, crazy, cruel, curious.

Other adjectives that start with C include:

calculating, callous, candid, canine, capital, careless, caustic, central, certain, challenging, characteristic, charming, cheap, cheerful, chief, childish, civil, classic, clean, clear, clinical, close, cold, colorful, comical, comfortable, common, comparative, compounds, confident, confused, conscious, considerate, consistent, conspicuous, contemptuous, content, continuous, cool, cooperative, corporate, corrupt, courageous, cowardly, crazy, critical, cruel, cunning, curious.

403 adjectives that start with CA

cabalistic	belonging, according, or relating to the Jewish cabala
cabbagy	any of several brassicas (Brassica oleracea) of European origin
cabbalistic	Relating to or associated with mystical interpretation or esoteric doctrine.
cabinet	a case or cupboard usually having doors and shelves
cable-laid	composed of three ropes laid together left-handed with each containing three strands twisted together
caboched	(of the head of a stag, bull, etc.) shown full face with no neck visible.
caboshed	(of the head of a stag, bull, etc.) shown full face with no neck visible.
cacciatore	cooked with tomatoes and herbs and sometimes wine
cachectic	affected by cachexia
cachectical	Affected by or relating to cachexia.
cachinnatory	Consisting of, or accompanied by, immoderate laughter.
cack-handed	Awkward; clumsy.
cacodylic	a toxic crystalline compound of arsenic C2H7AsO2 used especially as an herbicide
cacographic	Displaying the properties of bad spelling or bad handwriting or both.
cacophonic	cacophonous
cacophonous	The definition of cacophonus is having a harsh or annoying sound.
cactaceous	a family of plants (order Caryophyllales) consisting of the cacti
cacuminal	retroflex sense 2
cadastral	(of a map or survey) showing the extent, value, and ownership of land, especially for taxation.
cadaveric	a dead body
cadaverous	of or relating to a corpse
caddish	Dishonorable, especially toward a woman (typically used of a man or his behavior)
cade	Untended by its mother and brought up by a human being, often as a pet.
cadenced	the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
cadent	being in the process of falling
cadential	the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
cadgy	cheerful, merry
caducean	of or relating to a caduceus
caducous	(of an organ or part) easily detached and shed at an early stage.
caecal	Of or pertaining to the caecum.
caecilian	any of an order (Gymnophiona) of chiefly tropical burrowing limbless amphibians resembling worms
Caenozoic	Alternative form of Cenozoic.
Caesarean	cesarean section
caespitose	growing in clusters or tufts
caesural	a usually rhetorical break in the flow of sound in the middle of a line of verse
cagey	Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion.
cagier	Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion.
cagiest	Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion.
cagy	Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion.
Cairene	Relating to or characteristic of the Egyptian capital Cairo or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the Egyptian capital Cairo.
cairned	a heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmark
caitiff	A contemptible or cowardly person.
Calabrian	district of ancient Italy comprising the area forming the heel of the Italian Peninsula; now the southern part of the region of Pugliaregion of southern Italy occupying the toe of the Italian Peninsula; capital Catanzaro area 5822 square miles (15,079 square kilometers), population2043288
calamitous	being, causing, or accompanied by calamity
calando	(especially as a direction) gradually decreasing in tempo and volume of sound.
calcaneal	relating to the heel or calcaneus
calcanean	relating to the heel or calcaneus
calcareous	resembling calcite or calcium carbonate especially in hardness
calced	shod — compare discalced
calceiform	shaped like a slipper
calceolate	calceiform
calcic	(chiefly of minerals) containing or relatively rich in calcium.
calciferous	Of, forming, or containing calcium or calcium carbonate.
calcific	Involving the formation of calcium carbonate or other insoluble calcium compounds.
calcinable	That may be calcined.
calculable	Capable of being calculated or estimated.
calculated	apt, likely
calculating	Capable of performing calculations.
calculational	Of, pertaining to, or employing calculation.
calculative	Of, pertaining to, or involving calculation.
calculous	caused or characterized by a calculus or calculi
Caledonian	town in southeastern Wisconsin population24705 — see scotland
calefacient	Making warm; heating.
calefactive	Calefactory.
calefactory	Producing heat.
calendered	to press (cloth, rubber, paper, etc.) between rollers or plates in order to smooth and glaze or to thin into sheets
calendric	of, relating to, characteristic of, or used in a calendar
calendrical	of, relating to, characteristic of, or used in a calendar
calfless	being without a calf
calico	North American (of an animal, especially a cat) multicolored or mottled.
Californian	Of California.
caliginous	misty, dark
caliphal	a successor of Muhammad as temporal (see temporal entry 1 sense 1c) and spiritual head of Islam
calisthenic	Of, or relating to calisthenics.
callable	capable of being called
called	with object and complement with object mainly British with object and complement Computing A cry made as a summons or to attract someone’s attention. The characteristic cry of a bird or other animal. An instance of speaking to someone on the phone or attempting to contact someone by phone. A brief social visit. An appeal or demand for something to happen or be done. usually in singular(in sports) a decision or ruling made by an umpire or other official, traditionally conveyed by a shout, that the ball has gone out of play or that a rule has been breached. Computing Finance US
called-for	to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance
caller	A person who makes a phone call or pays a brief visit. A person who calls out numbers in a game of bingo or directions in a dance.
calligraphic	Of or pertaining to calligraphy.
calligraphical	Of or relating to calligraphers or calligraphy; “calligraphic”.
callisthenic	Of, or relating to calisthenics.
callous	Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
callow	(of a young person) inexperienced and immature.
calm	Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. (of the weather) pleasantly free from wind. The absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group. The absence of wind. Make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe.
calmative	sedative
calming	Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. (of the weather) pleasantly free from wind. The absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group. The absence of wind. Make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe.
calmy	(poetic) Tranquil; calm.
caloric	Relating to heat; calorific. (in the late 18th and early 19th centuries) a hypothetical fluid substance that was thought to be responsible for the phenomena of heat.
calorific	caloric
calumniatory	Containing calumny; slanderous.
calumnious	a misrepresentation intended to harm another’s reputation
calved	to give birth to a calf
Calvinism	the theological system of Calvin and his followers marked by strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humankind, and the doctrine of predestination
Calvinist	the theological system of Calvin and his followers marked by strong emphasis on the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humankind, and the doctrine of predestination
Calvinistic	Of or pertaining to Calvinism.
Calvinistical	Of or pertaining to a Calvinist or Calvinists.
calyciform	(botany) Having the form or appearance of a calyx.
calycinal	relating to or resembling a calyx
calycine	relating to or resembling a calyx
calycled	having a calycle
calyculate	having a calycle
calyptrate	having a calyptra
cambial	a thin formative layer between the xylem and phloem of most vascular plants that gives rise to new cells and is responsible for secondary growth
Cambodian	a native or inhabitant of Cambodia
Cambrian	(chiefly in names or geographical terms) Welsh. Geology the Cambrian
cameral	Of or relating to a camera or chamber; specifically (in Germany) of or relating to a judicial or a fiscal chamber, especially the state treasury; relating to finance or public revenue.
camera-shy	Unwilling to be photographed.
Cameronian	Of or relating to Richard Cameron, his followers, or his religious beliefs. British A supporter or follower of Richard Cameron or his religious beliefs; (informal) a member of the body subsequently known as the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Now chiefly historical. British
camouflaged	Wearing, in, or treated with, camouflage; disguised.
camp	A place with temporary accommodations of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, prisoners, or travelers. The supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively. Live for a time in a camp, tent, or camper, as when on vacation. Deliberately exaggerated and theatrical in style, typically for humorous effect .Extravagantly flamboyant or affected, in a way stereotypically associated with some gay men. Deliberately exaggerated and theatrical behavior or style.no object
campanological	of or relating to campanology
campanulaceous	(botany) Of, relating to, or resembling the Campanulaceae, a family of plants including the harebell.
campanulate	Shaped like a bell.
campestral	of or relating to fields or open country
camphoraceous	Of, relating to, similar to, or containing camphor.
camphorated	Treated, or impregnated with camphor.
camphoric	a tough gummy volatile aromatic crystalline compound C10H16O obtained especially from the wood and bark of the camphor tree and used as a liniment and mild topical analgesic in medicine, as a plasticizer, and as an insect repellent
campodeid	a genus of wingless elongated insects (order Entotrophi) lacking eyes, having the abdomen ending in two long filaments, and regarded as illustrating a generalized form from which many insects are descended
campodeiform	Treated, or impregnated with camphor.
campy	in the style of camp : absurdly exaggerated, artificial, or affected in a usually humorous way
campylotropous	having the ovule curved
Canadian	Relating to or characteristic of Canada or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of Canada.
canalicular	Of, pertaining to, or resembling a canaliculus.
canaliculate	Having one or more longitudinal grooves or channels.
canaliculated	Having a longitudinal groove or channel; having minute grooves or tubes.
Canarese	Relating to Kanara or Canara, a district of India.
canary	A mainly African finch with a melodious song, typically having yellowish-green plumage. One kind is popular as a pet bird and has been bred in a variety of colors, especially bright yellow.
cancellate	cancellous
cancellated	CANCELLOUS
cancelled	to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time
cancellous	having a porous structure
cancerous	a northern zodiacal constellation between Gemini and Leo
cancrine	(rare) Of, or pertaining to crabs.
cancrizans	crabentry 3
cancroid	Zoology Medicine
candent	glowing from or as if from great heat
candescent	Glowing with heat; white-hot, incandescent.
candid	Truthful and straightforward; frank.(of a photograph of a person) taken informally, especially without the subject’s knowledge.
candied	(of fruit, nuts, etc.) preserved by being coated and impregnated with a sugar syrup.
can-do	Characterized by or exhibiting a determination or willingness to take action and achieve results.
candy-striped	(of material or a garment) patterned with alternating stripes of white and another color, typically pink.
canescent	growing white, whitish, or hoary
canicular	of or relating to the dog days
canine	Relating to or resembling a dog or dogs. A dog.
cankered	an erosive or spreading sore
cankerous	an erosive or spreading sore
cannabic	Of or relating to the cannabis plant.
canned	(of food or drink) preserved or supplied in a sealed can. informal, often derogatory
cannibalistic	Relating to or characterized by cannibalism.
cannier	Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters. Northern English, Scottish
canniest	Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters. Northern English, Scottish
cannonball	(slang) Fast; rapid.
cannular	Of the form or nature of a cannula; tubular, hollow; “cannulated”. Also
canny	Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters. Northern English, Scottish
canonic	Music
canonical	of, relating to, or forming a canon
canonist	An expert in canon law.
canonistic	Of or pertaining to a canonist.
canonized	to declare (a deceased person) an officially recognized saint
Canopic	a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Carina not visible north of 37° latitude ancient city of northern Egypt east of Alexandria at modern Abu Qir
canopied	Covered or provided with a canopy.
canorous	(of song or speech) melodious or resonant.
cant	Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature. Language peculiar to a specified group or profession and regarded with disparagement. Talk hypocritically and sanctimoniously about something. Cause (something) to be in a slanting or oblique position; tilt.in singular A wedge-shaped block of wood, especially one remaining after the better-quality pieces have been cut off.
cantabile	in a singing manner
Cantabrigian	Of or relating to Cambridge, England, or Cambridge, Massachusetts.
cantankerous	Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
canted	Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature. Language peculiar to a specified group or profession and regarded with disparagement. Talk hypocritically and sanctimoniously about something. Cause (something) to be in a slanting or oblique position; tilt.in singular A wedge-shaped block of wood, especially one remaining after the better-quality pieces have been cut off.
cantering	one who uses cant
cantharidal	relating to or containing cantharides
cantharidian	composed of or containing cantharides
cantonal	a small territorial division of a country
Cantonese	a native or inhabitant of Guangzhou, China
cantorial	a choir leader
cantoris	cantorial
canty	CHEERFUL, SPRIGHTLY
cany	made of cane, abounding in canes, characterized by canebrakes
capable	capable of doing something Able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent.
capacious	containing or capable of containing a great deal
caparisoned	(of a horse) Having a richly ornamented harness.
caped	Wearing a cape or sleeveless cloak.
capeskin	A soft leather made from South African sheepskin.
Capetian	Relating to or denoting the dynasty ruling France 987–1328.A member of the Capetian dynasty.
capillaceous	Having hairlike filaments.
capillary	resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
capital	Wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing. attributive attributive informal, dated Used to express approval, satisfaction, or delight. The distinct, typically broader section at the head of a pillar or column.
capitalist	Capitalistic.
capitalistic	Supporting or based on the principles of capitalism.
capitate	Ending in a distinct compact head. The largest of the carpal bones, situated at the base of the palm of the hand and articulating with the third metacarpal.
capitular	of or relating to an ecclesiastical chapter
Capitalistic.	owning capital
capitulatory	Of or relating to capitulation; characterized by capitulation.
capparidaceous
capped	A kind of soft, flat hat, typically with a visor. A protective lid or cover for an object such as a bottle, the point of a pen, or a camera lens. An upper limit imposed on spending or other activities. The broad upper part of the fruiting body of most mushrooms and toadstools, at the top of a stem and bearing gills or pores. Put a lid or cover on. Provide a fitting climax or conclusion to. Place a limit or restriction on (prices, expenditure, or other activity)Civil Air Patrol. Common Agricultural Policy.
capreolate	(bot.) Having tendrils.
capricious	governed or characterized by caprice : IMPULSIVE, UNPREDICTABLE
Capricorn	a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius
caprifoliaceous	(botany) Of, pertaining to, or resembling the honeysuckles.
caprine	Relating to or resembling goats.
caprylic	relating to caprylic acid
Capsian	Relating to or denoting a Paleolithic culture of North Africa and southern Europe, noted for its microliths and dated to c.8000–4500 BC. the Capsian
capsizable	Capable of being capsized.
capsular	of, relating to, or resembling a capsule
capsulate	enclosed in a capsule
captious	(of a person) tending to find fault or raise petty objections.
captivated	having one’s interest or attention held or captured by something or someone charming, beautiful, entertaining, etc.
captivating	charmingly or irresistibly appealing
captive	A person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined. Imprisoned or confined.
carabid	A fast-running beetle of a family (Carabidae) that comprises the predatory ground beetles.
caramel	Sugar or syrup heated until it turns brown, used as a flavoring or coloring for food or drink or combined with butter or cream to form a thick, sweet sauce.
carangid	A marine fish of the jack family (Carangidae), whose members typically have a sloping forehead and two dorsal fins.
carangoid	like or belonging to the Carangidae
carapacial	of or relating to a carapace
carbocyclic	being or having an organic ring composed of carbon atoms
carbolic	phenol sense 1
carbonaceous	(chiefly of rocks or sediments) consisting of or containing carbon or its compounds.
carbonated	Containing carbon dioxide gas under pressure, especially pertaining to beverages, as natural mineral water or man-made drinks.
carbonic	Relating to carbon or its compounds, especially carbon dioxide.
carboniferous	Relating to or denoting the fifth period of the Paleozoic era, between the Devonian and Permian periods. the Carboniferous
carbonyl	Chemistry
carboxyl	Of or denoting the acid radical —COOH, present in most organic acids.
carboxylic	(organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.
carbuncled	Set with carbuncles (red precious stones).
carbuncular	Of, pertaining to, or resembling a carbuncle.
carcinogenic	Having the potential to cause cancer.
carcinomatous	Of or pertaining to carcinomas.
cardboard	a material made from cellulose fiber (such as wood pulp) like paper but usually thicker
card-carrying	Registered as a member of a political party or labor union.
cardiac	Relating to the heart. Relating to the part of the stomach nearest the esophagus. A person with heart disease. British
cardinal	A leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number) A New World songbird of the bunting family, with a stout bill and typically with a conspicuous crest. The male is partly or mostly red in color .Of the greatest importance; fundamental.
cardiological	Of or pertaining to cardiology.
cardiopulmonary	Relating to the heart and the lungs.
cardiorespiratory	Of or relating to the heart and the respiratory system.
cardiovascular	Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
carefree	Free from anxiety or responsibility.
careful	Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious. Done with or showing thought and attention.
careless	Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
caressing	to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness
caressive	to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness
careworn	Tired and unhappy because of prolonged worry.
Caribbean	of or relating to the Caribs, the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea
carinate	Having a keel-like ridge.
caring	Displaying kindness and concern for others. The work or practice of looking after those unable to care for themselves, especially sick and elderly people.
cariogenic	Of, or relating to cariogenesis.
carious	(of bones or teeth) decayed.
carking	Causing distress or worry.
carlish	churlish
Carlovingian	Carolingian.
carminative	Inducing the expulsion of excess gas from the stomach and intestines.
carmine	A vivid crimson color.
carnal	Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.
carnassial	Adapted for tearing apart flesh.
carnation	a plant of any of numerous often cultivated and usually double-flowered varieties or subspecies of an Old World pink (Dianthus caryophyllus) found in many color variations
carneous	(archaic) Consisting of, or like, flesh; fleshy.
carnivalesque	Characteristic of a carnival or festival; lively and exciting.
carnivorous	subsisting or feeding on animal tissues
carnose	like or relating to flesh
Carolean	of or relating to Charles
Caroline	of or relating to Charles —used especially with reference to Charles I and Charles II of England
Carolingian	of or relating to a Frankish dynasty dating from about a.d. 613 and including among its members the rulers of France from 751 to 987, of Germany from 752 to 911, and of Italy from 774 to 961
Carolinian	English colony 1663–1729 on the east coast of North America, divided 1729 into North Carolina and South Carolina (the )city in northeast central Puerto Rico population 176762
carotenoid	Of or relating to such a pigment.
carotid	Relating to or denoting the two main arteries which carry blood to the head and neck, and their two main branches. Each of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck.
carousing	to drink liquor freely or excessively
carpal	Relating to the bones forming the human carpus (wrist), or to their equivalent in an animal’s forelimb. Any of the carpal bones.
carpellary	(botany) Of or pertaining to carpels.
carpellate	Having carpels; pistillate.
carpetbag	a traveler’s bag made of carpet and widely used in the U.S. in the 19th century
carpeted	a heavy often tufted fabric used as a floor covering
carping	Continually complaining or finding fault about trivial matters; difficult to please. Continual complaining or finding fault about trivial matters.
carpophagous	feeding on fruits
carroty	resembling carrots in color
carsick	affected with motion sickness especially in an automobile
cartelist	one that belongs to or favors a cartel
Cartesian	of or relating to René Descartes or his philosophy
Carthaginian	Of or pertaining to Carthage.
cartilaginous	Anatomy
cartographic	Relating to the science or practice of drawing maps.
cartographical	Pertaining to cartography.
caruncular	Of, relating to, or like, a caruncle.
carunculous	like a caruncle, CARUNCULATE
carunculous	CARUNCULATE
carved	(of a hard material) cut or engraved to produce an object, design, or inscription.
carvel-built	(of a boat or ship) having hull planks that do not overlap.
carven	wrought or ornamented by carving
caryatidal	of or resembling a caryatid
caryophyllaceous	Relating to or denoting plants of the pink family (Caryophyllaceae).
casebook	A book containing a selection of source materials on a particular subject, especially one used as a reference work or in teaching.
cased	Enclosed in a protective container.
case-hardened	(of a material) having a hard surface.
casemated	furnished with, protected by, or built like a casemate
casemented	having a casement
caseous	Characterized by caseation.
cash-and-carry	A system of wholesale trading whereby goods are paid for in full at the time of purchase and taken away by the purchaser.
cashed	Money in coins or notes, as distinct from checks, money orders, or credit. Give or obtain notes or coins for (a check or money order). Bridge A coin of low value from China, southern India, or Southeast Asia.
Caspian	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Caspian sea
cassocked	Dressed in a cassock.
cast
Castalian	of or relating to the spring Castalia
castaway	thrown away
casteless	not divided into rigid social classes
castellated	having battlements like a castle
castigatory	of or concerned with castigation : PUNITIVE
Castilian	a native or inhabitant of Castile
cast-iron	made of cast iron
castled	archaic Chess
cast-off	thrown away or aside
castor	An oily reddish-brown substance secreted by beavers, used in medicine and perfumes Greek Mythology Astronomy
castrated	having had the testes or ovaries removed
casual	Relaxed and unconcerned. Not regular or permanent. attributiveWithout formality of style or manner, in particular (of clothing) suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions. A person who does something irregularly. casuals
casuistic	one skilled in or given to casuistry
casuistical	Casuistic.
catabolic	marked by or promoting metabolic activity concerned with the breakdown of complex molecules (such as proteins or lipids) and the release of energy within the organism
catacaustic	relating to a caustic curve or caustic surface formed by reflection — compare DIACAUSTIC
catachrestic	Constituting or related to catachresis.
catachrestical	Catachrestic.
cataclysmal	As destructive as a cataclysm.
cataclysmic	Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.
catacumbal
catadioptric	Denoting an optical system which involves both the reflecting and refracting of light, in order to reduce aberration.
catadromous
Catalan	A native of Catalonia in Spain. A Romance language closely related to Castilian Spanish and Provençal, widely spoken in Catalonia and in Valencia, Andorra, the Balearic Islands, and parts of southern France. Relating to Catalonia, its people, or its language.
catalectic	lacking a syllable at the end of a line in metrical verse or ending in an incomplete foot
cataleptic	Pertaining to, or affected by, catalepsy.
catalogued
catalytic	causing, involving, or relating to catalysis
catalytical	Catalytic.
catamenial	Of or relating to the menses or menstruation.
cat-and-dog	resembling or having the character of the proverbial antagonism of dogs and cats
cataphractic	Of, pertaining to, or resembling a cataphract.
cataphyllary
cataplexy	sudden loss of muscle power following a strong emotional stimulus
catapultic
catarrhal	inflammation of a mucous membrane
catarrhine	of, relating to, or being any of a division (Catarrhina) of primates comprising the Old World monkeys, higher apes, and hominids that have the nostrils close together and directed downward, 32 teeth, and the tail when present never prehensile
catarrhous	archaic: CATARRHAL
catastrophic	Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
catatonic	of, relating to, marked by, or affected with catatonia
catchable	to capture or seize especially after pursuit
catch-as-catch-can	using any available means or method : HIT-OR-MISS
catchier	tending to catch the interest or attention
catchiest	tending to catch the interest or attention
catching	infectious, contagious
catchpenny	using sensationalism or cheapness for appeal
catchweight	With no restrictions being set on weight.
catchy	(of a tune or phrase) instantly appealing and memorable.
catechetic	Of or pertaining to catechesis.
catechetical	Relating to religious instruction given to a person in preparation for Christian baptism or confirmation.
catechismal	Of or pertaining to a catechism; having the form of questions and answers; catechical.
catechistic	Pertaining to a catechism.
catechistical	Pertaining to a catechism.
catechumenical	of or relating to a catechumen
categorial	of, dealing with, or involving a category : A PRIORI
categoric	absolute, unqualified
categorical	Being without exception or qualification; absolute.
categorized	The characteristic of having been placed or sorted in a category or categories.
catenary	the curve assumed by a cord of uniform density and cross section that is perfectly flexible but not capable of being stretched and that hangs freely from two fixed points
catenate	to connect in a series
catercorner
caterpillar
cat-eyed	having eyes like a cat
cathartic	of, relating to, or producing catharsis
cathectic	of, relating to, or invested with mental or emotional energy
cathedral	of, relating to, or containing a cathedra
cathodic	the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which reduction occurs:
catholic	roman catholic
catoptric	being or using a mirror to focus light
cattish	like a cat
catty	Deliberately hurtful in one’s remarks; spiteful. Relating to cats; catlike. A slingshot.
catty-cornered	Diagonally opposite someone or something; cater-cornered. Situated diagonally opposite someone or something; cater-cornered.
Caucasian	of or relating to the Caucasus or its inhabitants
Caucasoid	of or relating to the Caucasus or its inhabitants
caudal	Of or like a tail.
caudate	Anatomy Zoology
caudated	Having a tail, or a termination resembling a tail; caudate.
caulescent	Having a well-developed aboveground stem.
caulicolous	(botany) That grows parasitically on the stems of other plants.
cauliform	Having the form of a caulis.
cauline	of, relating to, or growing on a stem and especially on the upper part
caulked	A waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs. Seal (a gap or seam) with a waterproof filler and sealant.
causal	Relating to or acting as a cause.
causative	effective or operating as a cause or agent
causeless	a reason for an action or condition
caustic	Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action. Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way. Physics A caustic substance. Physics
cauterant	a cauterizing substance
cautionary	Giving or serving as a warning; admonitory.
cautious	careful about avoiding danger or risk
cavalier	marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain entry 1) dismissal of important matters
cavalierly	marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see DISDAIN entry 1) dismissal of important matters
cavernous	having caverns or cavities
cavicorn	having hollow horns
caviling	to raise trivial and frivolous objection
cavitied	having cavities
cayenned

102 adjectives starting with CE

ceaseless	Constant and unending.
cecal	a cavity open at one end (such as the blind end of a duct)
cedar	Any of a number of conifers that typically yield fragrant, durable timber.
cedarn	Made from or resembling the wood of a cedar tree.
ceilinged	the overhead inside lining of a room
celebrated	Greatly admired; renowned.
celebratory	Used or intended to publicly acknowledge a significant or happy day or event. Feeling or expressing happiness and pride.
celestial	Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
celiac	Anatomy Medicine A person with celiac disease.
celibate	Abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons. A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations.
cellular	Relating to or consisting of living cells. Denoting or relating to a mobile telephone system that uses a number of short-range radio stations to cover the area that it serves, the signal being automatically switched from one station to another as the user travels around.(of a fabric item, such as a blanket or vest) knitted so as to form holes or hollows that trap air and provide extra insulation. Consisting of small compartments or rooms.
celluloid	A transparent flammable plastic made in sheets from camphor and nitrocellulose, formerly used for cinematographic film.
cellulosic	of, relating to, or made from cellulose
Celsius	Of or denoting a scale of temperature on which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° under standard conditions. The scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° under standard conditions.
Celtic	Relating to the Celts or their languages, which constitute a branch of the Indo-European family and include Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Manx, Cornish, and several extinct pre-Roman languages such as Gaulish. The Celtic language group.
cementitious	Of the nature of cement.
Cenozoic	Relating to or denoting the most recent era, following the Mesozoic era and comprising the Tertiary and Quaternary periods. the Cenozoic
censored	An official who examines material that is about to be released, such as books, movies, news, and art, and suppresses any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.(in ancient Rome) either of two magistrates who held censuses and supervised public morals. Examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it.
censorial	a person who supervises conduct and morals
censorian	censorial
censorious	Severely critical of others.
censual	relating to a census
censurable	deserving or open to censure
censured	Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. The expression of formal disapproval.
centaurian	Of or relating to a centaur or centaurs; characteristic or reminiscent of a centaur. Science Fiction With capital initial. An (imagined) inhabitant of the constellation Centaurus or of a star system within it, especially Alpha Centauri.
centenarian	A person who is one hundred or more years old.
centenary	The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; a centennial. Relating to a hundredth anniversary; centennial.
centennial	Relating to a hundredth anniversary. A hundredth anniversary. A city in north-central Colorado, governed by home rule; population 99,680 (est. 2008).
center	The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface. The point from which an activity or process is directed, or on which it is focused. A place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.be centered in with object
centered	Placed or situated in the center. in combination in combination mainly US
centesimal	Relating to division into hundredths.
centigrade	relating to, conforming to, or having a thermometric scale on which the interval between the freezing point of water and the boiling point of water is divided into 100 degrees with 0° representing the freezing point and 100° the boiling point — compare celsius
centillionth	Any of the centillion equal parts into which something may be divided; (hyperbolically) an infinitesimal fraction. That is one of the centillion equal parts into which something may be divided; (hyperbolically) infinitesimally small.
central	Of, at, or forming the center. Of the greatest importance; principal or essential. A place with a high concentration of a specified type of person or thing.
central-fire	Centre-fire. Centre-fire.
centralism	The control of different activities and organizations under a single authority.
centralist	A person who advocates the control of different activities and organizations under a single authority. Relating to or advocating the control of different activities and organizations under a single authority.
centralized	(of an activity or organization) controlled by a single authority or managed in one place.
centralizing	Concentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority.
centred	Placed or situated in the center.in combination in combination mainly US
centric	In or at the center; central. Botany
centrical	central, centric
centrifugal	Moving or tending to move away from a center.
centripetal	Moving or tending to move toward a center.
centrist	Having moderate political views or policies. A person who holds moderate political views.
centrobaric	Of a body
centroclinal	Dipping toward a common centre.
centroidal	of or relating to a centroid
centrosome	An organelle near the nucleus of a cell which contains the centrioles (in animal cells) and from which the spindle fibers develop in cell division.
centum	A group or collection of a hundred things (especially poems, songs, etc.) or (rarely) people; a hundred. Attributive
centuple	Multiply by a hundred or by a large amount.
centuplicate	Each of a hundred things exactly alike or closely resembling one another. “in centuplicate”
centurial	relating to 100 years
cephalalgic	(medicine) Relating to, or affected with, headache.
cephalate	having a head or an enlargement suggesting a head
cephalic	Of, in, or relating to the head.
cephalochordate	A marine invertebrate of the subphylum Cephalochordata; a lancelet. Relating to or denoting cephalochordates.
cephalopod	An active predatory mollusk of the large class Cephalopoda, such as an octopus or squid.
cephalous	headed (used commonly in medical, zoological, and botanical terms)
ceraceous	resembling wax
ceramic	Made of clay and hardened by heat. Pots and other articles made from clay hardened by heat.
cerated	Covered with wax or resin. Ornithology
ceratoid	Hornlike, especially in shape.
cercal	tailed
cercarian	(zoology) Of, like, or relating to the Cercariae.
cereal	A grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn.
cerebellar	Relating to the part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.
cerebral	Of the cerebrum of the brain. Phonetics
cerebric	of, relating to, or derived from the brain or cerebrum
cerebrospinal	Relating to the brain and spine.
cerebrotonic	Designating a personality type characterised as intellectual, introverted, and emotionally restrained.
cerebrovascular	Relating to the brain and its blood vessels.
cered	to wrap in or as if in a cerecloth
ceremonial	Relating to or used for formal events of a religious or public nature.(of a position or role) involving only nominal authority or power. The system of rules and procedures to be observed at a formal or religious occasion.
ceremonious	Relating or appropriate to grand and formal occasions.
cereous	like wax
ceric	Of cerium in its higher valency (4).
ceriferous	Producing wax.
cerise	A bright or deep red color.
cernuous	Nodding; drooping.
cerographic	Of or relating to cerography.
ceroplastic	Relating to modeling in wax.
cerous	Of cerium in its lower valency (3).
certain	Known for sure; established beyond doubt. attributive Some but not all.
certifiable	Able or needing to be certified. Officially recognized as needing treatment for a mental condition.
certificated	An official document attesting a certain fact. Provide with or attest in an official document.
certified	Officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards.
cerulean	Deep blue in color like a clear sky. A deep sky-blue color.
ceruminous	earwax
cervical	Relating to the cervix. Relating to the neck.
cervid	A mammal of the deer family (Cervidae).
cervine	Relating to deer; deerlike.
Cesarean	Of or effected by cesarean section. A cesarean section.
cespitose	Forming mats or growing in dense tufts or clumps.
cestoid	Ribbonlike, as a tapeworm.
cesural	Of or pertaining to a caesura.
cetacean	A marine mammal of the order Cetacea; a whale, dolphin, or porpoise. Relating to or denoting cetaceans.
cetaceous	Relating to or denoting a marine mammal of the order Cetacea, such as a whale, dolphin, or porpoise.
Ceylonese	Of or pertaining to Ceylon.

310 words that start with CH adjectives

chad	A piece of waste material removed from card or tape by punching. A landlocked country in northern central Africa; population 14,000,000 (estimated 2015); capital, N’Djamena; official languages, French and Arabic.
Chadic	A group of Afro-Asiatic languages spoken in the region of Lake Chad, of which the most important is Hausa. Relating to the Chadic languages.
chafed	with object with object Become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience. Wear or damage caused by rubbing. archaic
chaffier	the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
chaffiest	Full of chaff.
chaffless	Without chaff.
chaffy	the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
chagrined	Simple past tense and past participle of chagrin.
chained	A connected flexible series of metal links used for fastening or securing objects and pulling or supporting loads. A sequence of items of the same type forming a line. A jointed measuring line consisting of linked metal rods. chains Fasten or secure with a chain.
chainless	Without a chain.
chairborne	Assigned to a desk job rather than field duty.
chalcedonic	Of or pertaining to chalcedony.
chalcographic
chalcographical
chalcolithic	Of or relating to the period of human culture preliminary to the Bronze Age, characterized by the use of copper and stone tools.
Chaldaic	chaldean
Chaldean	A member of an ancient people who lived in Chaldea c.800 BC and ruled Babylonia 625–539 BC. They were renowned as astronomers and astrologers. The Semitic language of the ancient Chaldeans. A member of a Syrian Uniate (formerly Nestorian) Church based mainly in Iran and Iraq. Relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language. Relating to the East Syrian Uniate Church.
chaliced	having a cup-shaped blossom
chalkier	Consisting of or rich in chalk. Resembling chalk in texture or paleness of color.
chalkiest	Consisting of or rich in chalk. Resembling chalk in texture or paleness of color.
chalky	Consisting of or rich in chalk. Resembling chalk in texture or paleness of color.
challengeable	Able to be challenged or disputed.
challenging	Testing one’s abilities; demanding.
chalybeate	Of or denoting natural mineral springs containing iron salts.
chambered	(especially of a gun) having a chamber of a particular kind.
chameleonic	Resembling a chameleon: readily changing color or other attributes.
chameleonlike	Changing one’s opinions, behavior, or appearance according to the situation.
champertous	Having the quality of champerty, being an instance of champerty.
champion	A person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports. A person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else. Support the cause of; defend.
chance	A possibility of something happening. The occurrence and development of events in the absence of any obvious design. Fortuitous; accidental.no object, with infinitive informal
chanceful	Subject to chance or uncertainty.
chanceless	Achieved without taking chances.
chancier	Subject to unpredictable changes and circumstances.
chanciest	Subject to unpredictable changes and circumstances.
chancroid	A venereal infection causing ulceration of the lymph nodes in the groin.
chancroidal
chancrous	Of, relating to, or of the nature of a chancre; affected with a chancre.
chancy	Subject to unpredictable changes and circumstances.
changeable	Irregular; inconstant. Able to change or be changed.
changed	with object no object The act or instance of making or becoming different. Coins as opposed to paper currency. usually changes
changeful	Having the tendency or ability to change; variable.
changeless	Remaining the same.
changing	with object no object The act or instance of making or becoming different. Coins as opposed to paper currency. usually changes
chanted	A repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one shouted or sung in unison by a crowd. Music Say or shout repeatedly in a singsong tone.
Chantilly	(place) Town in N France, near Paris: noted for a lace (Chantilly lace) first made there.
chaotic	In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
chapeless	Without a chape.
chapfallen	With one’s lower jaw hanging due to extreme exhaustion or dejection.
chapleted	Wearing a wreath or garland on the head.
chapped	(of the skin) cracked, rough, or sore, typically from exposure to wind or cold weather.
characterful	Individual in an interesting or unusual way; having a lot of character.
characteristic	Typical of a particular person, place, or thing. A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it. Mathematics
characterized	Describe the distinctive nature or features of. (of a feature or quality) be typical or characteristic of.
characterless	Having no distinguishing character or quality.
charcoal	A porous black solid, consisting of an amorphous form of carbon, obtained as a residue when wood, bone, or other organic matter is heated in the absence of air. Cook over charcoal.
chargeable	(of income) subject to tax .Law (of a battery or battery-operated device) able to have its electrical energy restored by connection to a power supply.
charged	Having an electric charge.
chargeful	(obsolete) Costly; expensive.
chargeless	(physics) Without charge.
charier	Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
chariest	Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
charismatic	Exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others. Relating to the charismatic movement in the Christian Church. An adherent of the charismatic movement.
charitable	Relating to the assistance of those in need. Apt to judge others leniently or favorably.
charlatanic	Charlatanical.
charlatanical	Of or like a charlatan; making undue pretension; quackish.
charmed	(of a person’s life) unusually lucky or happy as though protected by magic. Physics Expressing polite pleasure at an introduction.
charming	Pleasant or attractive.
charmless	Unattractive or unpleasant.
charnel	Associated with death.
charrier	forming or constituting charcoal
charriest	Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
charry	forming or constituting charcoal
chartaceous	Resembling paper or parchment; papery.
chartered	(of a company, college, city, or other body) founded or having its rights and privileges established by means of a charter.(of an aircraft, boat, or bus) having been rented for private use.
chartless	Without a chart; unguided.
chary	Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
Charybdian
Chasidic	Relating to or denoting Hasidism, a mystical Jewish movement founded in Poland in the 18th century in reaction to the rigid academicism of rabbinical Judaism. An adherent of Hasidism.
chasmal	resembling a chasm
chasmed	Having gaps or a chasm.
chasmic	(of a space or divide) extremely deep or large.
chasmogamic
chasmy	abounding with chasms
chasseur	A soldier, usually in the light cavalry, equipped and trained for rapid movement, especially in the French army.
chaste	Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.
chastened	(of a rebuke or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on.
chaster	innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
chastest	innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
chastisable	Capable or deserving of chastisement; punishable.
chastised	Rebuke or reprimand severely.
chatoyant	(of a gem, especially when cut en cabochon) showing a band of bright reflected light caused by aligned inclusions in the stone.
chattering	Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters. Incessant trivial talk. A series of quick high-pitched sounds.
chattier	(of a person) fond of talking in an easy, informal way.
chattiest	(of a person) fond of talking in an easy, informal way.
chatty	(of a person) fond of talking in an easy, informal way.
Chaucerian	Relating to or characteristic of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer or his works. An admirer, imitator, or student of the works of the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer.
Chautauqua	An institution that provided popular adult education courses and entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
chauvinistic	Displaying excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause or group, in particular showing male prejudice against women.
cheap	(of an item for sale) low in price; worth more than its cost. At or for a low price.
cheap-jack	A seller of cheap inferior goods, typically a hawker at a fair or market. Of inferior quality.
cheating	no object with object A person who behaves dishonestly in order to gain an advantage.
checked	Having a pattern of small squares.
checkered	Having a pattern consisting of alternating squares of different colors. Marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents.
checky	checkered
cheek	Either side of the face below the eye.in singular
cheeked	having cheeks of a specified nature
cheekier	mainly British
cheekiest	mainly British
cheeky	mainly British
cheerful	Noticeably happy and optimistic.
cheerier	Happy and optimistic.
cheeriest	Happy and optimistic.
cheering	Shouting for joy or in praise or encouragement. Giving comfort or support.
cheerless	Gloomy; depressing.
cheerly	Heartily (used as a cry of encouragement among sailors).
cheery	Happy and optimistic.
cheesed	A food made from the pressed curds of milk. informal Exasperate, frustrate, or bore.
cheese-head
cheesy	Like cheese in taste, smell, or consistency. informal
Chekhovian	Relating to or characteristic of the Russian playwright and short-story writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov or his works.
chelate	A compound containing a ligand (typically organic) bonded to a central metal atom at two or more points. (of an appendage) bearing chelae. Form a chelate with.
chelated	A compound containing a ligand (typically organic) bonded to a central metal atom at two or more points. (of an appendage) bearing chelae. Form a chelate with.
chelicerate	An arthropod of the large group Chelicerate; an arachnid, sea spider, or horseshoe crab. Relating to or denoting chelicerates.
cheliferous	Bearing chelae.
cheliform	Having the shape of a chela; pincerlike.
Chellean	abbevillian
chelonian	A reptile of the order Testudines (formerly Chelonia); a turtle, terrapin, or tortoise. Relating to or denoting chelonians.
chemic	rare historical, rare rare Engaged in the study or practice of chemistry or (in early use) alchemy; of or relating to the science of chemistry, or the substances and phenomena associated with it. Also figurative.
chemical	Relating to chemistry, or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry. A compound or substance that has been purified or prepared, especially artificially.
chemoreceptive	Sensitive or responsive to chemical stimuli; of or relating to chemoreception.
chemotactic	Of or pertaining to chemotaxis.
chemotropic	Of, related to, or in response to chemotropism.
chemurgic
chemurgical	Chemurgic.
chenopodiaceous
chequered	Having a pattern consisting of alternating squares of different colors. Marked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents.
chequy	checkered
cherished	Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
cherry	A small, round stone fruit that is typically bright or dark red. A bright deep red color. informal
cherty	a rock resembling flint and consisting essentially of a large amount of fibrous chalcedony with smaller amounts of cryptocrystalline quartz and amorphous silica
cherubic	Having the childlike innocence or plump prettiness of a cherub.
cherubical	Cherubic.
chestier	(of a woman) having large or prominent breasts. North American Having a lot of mucus in the lungs.
chestiest	(of a woman) having large or prominent breasts. North American Having a lot of mucus in the lungs.
chestnut	A small horny patch on the inside of each of a horse’s legs.
chesty	(of a woman) having large or prominent breasts. North American Having a lot of mucus in the lungs.
chevroned
chewable	to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth
chewier	(of food) needing to be chewed hard or for some time before being swallowed. Chewing gum.
chewiest	(of food) needing to be chewed hard or for some time before being swallowed. Chewing gum.
chewy	(of food) needing to be chewed hard or for some time before being swallowed. Chewing gum.
Chian	Relating to or characteristic of the Greek island of Chios or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the Greek island of Chios. A variety of red wine from the Greek island of Chios that was considered valuable in antiquity.
chiastic	Characterized by chiasmus; having or denoting a structure in which words are repeated in reverse order.
chic	Elegantly and stylishly fashionable. Stylishness and elegance, typically of a specified kind.
chichi	Attempting stylish elegance but achieving only an overelaborate pretentiousness. Pretentious and overelaborate refinement. A woman’s breast.
chicken	A domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one. informal, derogatory Cowardly. chicken out
chicken-hearted	Lacking courage; cowardly.
chicken-livered	Cowardly.
chief	A leader or ruler of a people or clan. Heraldry Most important.
chiefless	Without a chief; leaderless.
chiefly	Above all; mainly.
chiffon	A light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon.
childbearing	The process of giving birth to children.
childing	The act of giving birth to a child; childbearing, parturition, delivery. That bears or is capable of bearing a child or children; pregnant; in labour; recently delivered of a child. Now archaic or in historical contexts. Horticulture
childish	Of, like, or appropriate to a child.
childless	Not having any children.
childlike	(of an adult) having good qualities associated with a child.
childly	childlike
Chilean	Relating to Chile or its people. A native or inhabitant of Chile.
chiliastic	Pertaining to the religious doctrine of a thousand-year period of peace and prosperity; millenarian.
chill	An unpleasant feeling of coldness in the atmosphere, one’s surroundings, or the body. A metal mold or part of a mold, often cooled, designed to ensure rapid or even cooling of metal during casting. Make (someone) cold. Horrify or frighten (someone)also chill out Chilly. North American
chilled	(of food or drink) cooled in a refrigerator. informal
chillier	Uncomfortably cool or cold.
chilliest	Uncomfortably cool or cold.
chilling	Horrifying or frightening.
chilly	Uncomfortably cool or cold.
chilopod	one of the Chilopoda
chimeric	(of a mythical animal) formed from parts of various animals. Hoped for but illusory or impossible to achieve. Biology
chimerical	(of a mythical animal) formed from parts of various animals. Hoped for but illusory or impossible to achieve. Biology
chin	A member of a people of southwestern Burma (Myanmar) and neighboring parts of India and Bangladesh. The Tibeto-Burman language of the Chin, with about 800,000 speakers. Relating to the Chin or their language. The protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw. Draw one’s body up so as to bring one’s chin level with or above (a horizontal bar) with one’s feet off the ground, as an exercise.
china	A fine white or translucent vitrified ceramic material. A country in East Asia, the fourth largest and the most populous in the world; population 1,376,000,000 (estimated 2015); language, Chinese (of which Mandarin is the official form); capital, Beijing.
Chinese	Relating to China or its language, culture, or people. The Sino-Tibetan language of China. A native or inhabitant of China, or a person of Chinese descent.
chinked	A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light. Make or cause to make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, as of glasses or coins striking together. A high-pitched ringing sound. A contemptuous term for a Chinese person.
chinless	(of a person) lacking a well-defined chin.
chintzier	British North American
chintziest	British North American
chintzy	British North American
chipped	Damaged by having a small piece broken off at the edge or on the surface. Containing a microchip.(of a ball or shot) kicked or struck in such a way as to produce a short lofted shot or pass. British
chipper	Cheerful and lively. A person or thing that turns something into chips.
chippy	A fish-and-chip shop. A carpenter.(of a person) touchy and defensive, especially on account of having a grievance or a sense of inferiority. informal, dated
chirk	cheer
chiromantic	Of or pertaining to chiromancy.
chiromantical	Of or pertaining to chiromancy.
chiropodial
chiropteran	A mammal of the order Chiroptera; a bat. Relating to or denoting chiropterans.
chirpier	Cheerful and lively.
chirpiest	Cheerful and lively.
chirpy	Cheerful and lively.
chirrupy	chirpy
chiseled	(of wood or stone) shaped or cut with a chisel.
chiselled	A long-bladed hand tool with a beveled cutting edge and a plain handle that is struck with a hammer or mallet, used to cut or shape wood, stone, metal, or other hard materials. Cut or shape (something) with a chisel. mainly North American
chitinoid
chitinous	Made of, pertaining to, or resembling chitin.
chivalric	Of or relating to chivalry.
chivalrous	Courteous and gallant, especially toward women (typically used of a man or his behavior)
chlamydate	Having a mantle or pallium like that of a mollusk.
chlamydeous	Having or pertaining to a perianth or floral envelope.
chloric	Relating to or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state.
chloritic	Containing chlorite.
chlorotic	Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with chlorosis, anaemic.
chlorous	Of or containing trivalent chlorine.
chock-a-block	Crammed full of people or things.
chocker	(informal) Tightly packed, especially with people.
chock-full	Filled to overflowing.
chocolate	A food preparation in the form of a paste or solid block made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, typically sweetened.
chocolaty	The definition of chocolaty is something that is made of or flavored with chocolate.
choice	An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. (especially of food) of very good quality.(of words, phrases, or language) rude and abusive.
choicer	An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. (especially of food) of very good quality. (of words, phrases, or language) rude and abusive.
choicest	An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. (especially of food) of very good quality.(of words, phrases, or language) rude and abusive.
choked	no object often be choked with object A valve in the carburetor of a gasoline engine that is used to reduce the amount of air in the fuel mixture when the engine is started. A sound produced by a person or animal having difficulty in breathing. The inedible mass of silky fibers at the center of a globe artichoke.
choke-full	A gun or gun barrel with the maximum amount of choke-boring.
chokey	British
chokier	Having or causing difficulty in breathing.
chokiest	Having or causing difficulty in breathing.
choking	no object often be choked with object A valve in the carburetor of a gasoline engine that is used to reduce the amount of air in the fuel mixture when the engine is started. A sound produced by a person or animal having difficulty in breathing. The inedible mass of silky fibers at the center of a globe artichoke.
choky	Having or causing difficulty in breathing.
cholagogue	(obsolete, medicine) Any agent that promotes the discharge of bile.
choleraic	Infected with cholera.
choleric	Bad-tempered or irritable.
cholinergic	Relating to or denoting nerve cells in which acetylcholine acts as a neurotransmitter.
Chomsky	(Avram) Noam 1928– American linguist
chondral	Denoting or relating to cartilage.
chondritic	(geology) Of or pertaining to a chondrite.
choosey	fastidiously selective
choosier	Overly fastidious in making a choice.
choosiest	Overly fastidious in making a choice.
choosy	Overly fastidious in making a choice.
chopfallen	With one’s lower jaw hanging due to extreme exhaustion or dejection.
chopped	Cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife. Abolish or reduce the size of (something) in a way regarded as ruthless. A downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the hand. the chop A thick slice of meat, especially pork or lamb, adjacent to and often including a rib. North American in singular A trademark; a brand of goods. Eat. Acquire (money) quickly or easily, typically by dishonest means. A small dish that can conveniently be eaten with the fingers, typically served as an appetizer.
choppier	(of a sea or river) having many small waves. Having a disjointed or jerky quality. Denoting or relating to a hairstyle in which layers and sections of hair are cut at different lengths.
choppiest	(of a sea or river) having many small waves. Having a disjointed or jerky quality. Denoting or relating to a hairstyle in which layers and sections of hair are cut at different lengths.
chopping	Cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife. Abolish or reduce the size of (something) in a way regarded as ruthless. A downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the hand. the chop A thick slice of meat, especially pork or lamb, adjacent to and often including a rib. North American in singular A trademark; a brand of goods. Eat. Acquire (money) quickly or easily, typically by dishonest means. A small dish that can conveniently be eaten with the fingers, typically served as an appetizer.
choppy	(of a sea or river) having many small waves. Having a disjointed or jerky quality. Denoting or relating to a hairstyle in which layers and sections of hair are cut at different lengths.
choragic	Of or pertaining to a choragus.
choral	Composed for or sung by a choir or chorus.
chordal	of, relating to, or suggesting a chord
chordate	An animal of the large phylum Chordata, comprising the vertebrates together with the sea squirts and lancelets. Relating to or denoting chordates.
choreic	a movement disorder marked by involuntary spasmodic movements especially of the limbs and facial muscles and typically symptomatic of neurological dysfunction (such as that associated with a neurodegenerative disease or metabolic disturbance) — see Huntington’s disease
choreographic	Relating to the design and arrangement of steps and movements in dance or figure skating.
chorial	of or relating to a chorion
choriambic	Of or relating to a choriamb.
choric	Belonging to, spoken by, or resembling a chorus in drama or recitation.
chorioid	Resembling the chorion, particularly in containing many blood vessels. The pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera.
chorionic	Of or pertaining to the chorion.
chorographic
chorographical	Pertaining to chorography.
choroid	Resembling the chorion, particularly in containing many blood vessels. The pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera.
chosen	Having been selected as the best or most appropriate.
chrematistic	Related to wealth as far as it can be calculated in terms of money.
chrestomathic	(of teaching or learning) That has a practical use.
chrismal	Of or pertaining to or used in chrism.
Christadelphian	Pertaining to the Christadelphians.
Christian	Relating to or professing Christianity or its teachings. A person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Christianity.
Christianlike	Becoming to a Christian.
Christianly	Becoming of a Christian.
Christless	Without Christ; not recognizing or worshipping Christ. informal
Christlike	Like Jesus Christ, esp. in character or spirit.
Christly	Relating to or characteristic of Christ; Christlike.
Christocentric	Having Christ as its center.
Christological	(theology) Of or pertaining to Christology.
chromatic	Music Relating to or produced by color.
chromatographic	(analytical chemistry) Of or pertaining to chromatography.
chromic	Of chromium with a higher valence, usually three.
chromophil	Readily stained with dyes. Used of a cell or cell structure.
chromosomal	Involving or relating to chromosomes.
chronic	(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
chronological	(of a record of events) starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred.
chronometric	Of a chronometer or chronometry.
chronometrical	Chronometric, made used a chronometer.
chrysalid	Of a chrysalis.
chryselephantine	Made of gold and ivory, as certain pieces of sculpture or artwork in ancient Greece.
chthonian	Concerning, belonging to, or inhabiting the underworld.
chthonic	Concerning, belonging to, or inhabiting the underworld.
chubbier	Plump and rounded.
chubbiest	Plump and rounded.
chubby	Plump and rounded.
chuck-full	Chock-full.
chuffier
chuffiest
chuffy	short and stout
chummier	On friendly terms; friendly.
chummiest	On friendly terms; friendly.
chummy	On friendly terms; friendly.
chunderous
chunkier	Bulky and solid.(of food) containing or formed of chunks or thick pieces.
chunkiest	Bulky and solid.(of food) containing or formed of chunks or thick pieces.
chunky	Bulky and solid.(of food) containing or formed of chunks or thick pieces.
churchier	(of a person) excessively pious and consequently narrow-minded or intolerant. Resembling a church.
churchiest	(of a person) excessively pious and consequently narrow-minded or intolerant. Resembling a church.
churchless	That does not attend or belong to a church; that is not religious. Without a church; having no church.
churchly	Relating to the Christian Church; ecclesiastical.
churchward
churchy	(of a person) excessively pious and consequently narrow-minded or intolerant. Resembling a church.
churlish	Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
churning	A machine or container in which butter is made by agitating milk or cream. with object (with reference to liquid) move or cause to move about vigorously.no object with object
churrigueresque	Of or relating to a style of baroque architecture of Spain and its Latin-American colonies, characterized by elaborate and extravagant decoration.
chylaceous	Towards a church.
chyliferous	That bears or transmits chyle.
chymous	the semifluid mass of partly digested food expelled by the stomach into the duodenum

83 adjectives beginning with CI

Ciceronian	Characteristic of the work and thought of Cicero.
cichlid	A freshwater fish of a family (Cichlidae) that is widely distributed in tropical countries. Cichlids provide a valuable source of food in some areas, and many are popular in aquariums.
ci-devant	From or in an earlier time (used to indicate that someone or something once possessed a specified characteristic but no longer does so)
cigar-shaped
ciliary	Biology Anatomy
ciliate	A single-celled animal of a phylum distinguished by the possession of cilia or ciliary structures. The ciliates are a large and diverse group of advanced protozoans. Zoology
ciliated	possessing cilia
ciliolate	Having cilia.
Cimmerian	A member of an ancient nomadic people who overran Asia Minor in the 7th century BC. Greek Mythology Relating to the ancient Cimmerians. Relating to or characteristic of the mythical Cimmerians or the perpetual mist and darkness in which they lived.
cinchonic	belonging to or obtained from cinchona
cindery	the slag from a metal furnace
cinematic	Relating to motion pictures. cinematics Gaming
cinematographic	the art or science of motion-picture photography
cinerary	a place to receive the ashes of the cremated dead
cinereous	(especially of hair or feathers) ash-gray.
Cingalese	Archaic spelling of Sinhalese.
cinnabarine	artificial red mercuric sulfide used especially as a pigment
cinnamic	Of cinnamon.
cinnamonic	of or like cinnamon
circadian	(of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycle, even in the absence of light fluctuations.
Circassian	Relating to or denoting a group of mainly Sunni Muslim peoples of the northwestern Caucasus. A member of a group of mainly Sunni Muslim peoples of the northwestern Caucasus. Either of two North Caucasian languages of the Circassian.
Circean	relating to or resembling Circe
circinate	Botany
circling	Moving in a circle; revolving.
circuital	a usually circular line encompassing an area
circuitous	(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way.
circulable	That may be circulated.
circular	Having the form of a circle. Logic (of a letter or advertisement) for distribution to a large number of people. A letter or advertisement that is distributed to a large number of people.
circulating	Move or cause to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area. Pass or cause to pass from place to place or person to person.
circulative	to move in a circle, circuit, or orbit
circulatory	Relating to the circulation of blood or sap.
circumambient	Surrounding.
circumferential	Denoting or relating to the circumference of a curved geometric figure.
circumflex	A mark (^) placed over a vowel in some languages to indicate contraction, length, or pitch or tone. Bending around something else; curved.
circumfluent	Flowing around; surrounding.
circumfluous	flowing round or surrounding in the manner of a fluid
circumgyratory	Moving in a circle; turning round.
circumjacent	Surrounding.
circumlocutional	Of or relating to circumlocution : circumlocutionary.
circumlocutionary	Articulated in a roundabout manner; tautological or with repetitive language.
circumlocutory	Using many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive; long-winded.
circumlunar	Moving or situated around the moon.
circumnavigable	capable of being circumnavigated
circumnutatory
circumpolar	Situated around or inhabiting one of the earth’s poles.
circumscissile	dehiscing by fissure around the capsule of the fruit
circumscribable	capable of being circumscribed
circumscribed	Restrict (something) within limits. Geometry
circumscriptive	That circumscribes or outlines.
circumsolar	Moving or situated around the sun.
circumspect	Wary and unwilling to take risks.
circumspective	circumspect
circumstantial	Pointing indirectly toward someone’s guilt but not conclusively proving it. (of a description) containing full details.
circumventive	Evading or overcoming some protective measure.
cirrate	bearing a cirrus
cirrhotic	widespread disruption of normal liver structure by fibrosis and the formation of regenerative nodules that is caused by any of various chronic progressive conditions affecting the liver (such as long-term alcohol abuse or hepatitis)
cirriform	having the form of a cirrus
cirriped	A crustacean of the class Cirripedia; a barnacle.
cirripede	A crustacean of the class Cirripedia; a barnacle.
cirrose	cirrate
cirsoid	resembling a dilated tortuous vein
cislunar	Between the earth and the moon.
cismontane	On this side of the mountains, especially the Alps.
cissoid	a plane curve with two branches meeting at a cusp at one end of a diameter of a fixed circle, each point of the cissoid being obtained by going from the cusp along any chord to its intersection when extended with the tangent diametrically opposite the cusp and then returning along the extended chord a distance equal to the length of the chord
cissy	A soft, timid, or oversensitive person, or a boy or man viewed as being overly interested in things traditionally associated with women. Soft, timid, or oversensitive, or overly interested in things traditionally associated with women.
cistaceous	a family of shrubs or somewhat woody herbs (order Parietales) with simple entire leaves and a capsular fruit
cisted
cistic	Having or containing cysts or a cyst.
citable	to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
citatory	Law Relating to, of the nature of, or characterized by quotation or citation.
citeable	Capable of being, or appropriate to be, cited.
citified	Characteristic of or adjusted to an urban environment.
citreous	Citron- or lemon-coloured; (more loosely) yellow or yellowish.
citric	Derived from or related to citrus fruit.
citrous	of or relating to the genus Citrus
citrus	A tree of a genus that includes citron, lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit. Native to Asia, citrus trees are widely cultivated in warm countries for their fruit, which has juicy flesh and a pulpy rind.
cityfied	Characteristic of or adjusted to an urban environment.
civic	Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.
civil	attributive Courteous and polite.(of time measurement or a point in time) fixed by custom or law rather than being natural or astronomical.
civilian	A person not in the armed services or the police force. Of, denoting, or relating to a person not belonging to the armed services or police.
civilisable
civilizable	capable of being civilized
civilized	At an advanced stage of social and cultural development. Polite and well-mannered.

177 adjectives that start with CL

Clactonian	Relating to or denoting a Lower Palaeolithic culture of Europe dated to about 250,000–200,000 years ago. The period of a Lower Palaeolithic culture of Europe dated to about 250,000–200,000 years ago.
clad	Clothed. Provided with cladding. Provide or encase with a covering or coating.
claimable	Able to be claimed.
clairvoyant	A person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact. Having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
clamant	Forcing itself urgently on the attention.
clammy	Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch.
clamorous	Making a loud and confused noise.
clandestine	Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
clanging	A loud, resonant metallic sound or series of sounds. Make or cause to make a clang.
clangorous	Characterized by or making a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.
clanking	Loud, sharp sounds, as of pieces of metal being struck together. Making a loud, sharp sound or series of sounds.
clankless	Without a clank.
clannish	(of a group or their activities) tending to exclude others outside the group.
clarified	Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible. Melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids.
clarifying	Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible. Melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids.
clarino	(music) A reed stop in an organ.
clarion	historical Loud and clear.
clashing	In conflict with each other; incompatible.
clasping	Grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand. archaic A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.in singular
classable	Capable of being placed in a class; (also) capable of being organized or analysed into classes.
class-conscious	Aware of belonging to a particular socioeconomic class.
classic	Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. Remarkably and instructively typical. A work of art of recognized and established value. A major sports tournament or competition, as in golf or tennis.
classical	Relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture. (typically of a form of art) regarded as representing an exemplary standard; traditional and long-established in form or style.
classier	Stylish and sophisticated.
classiest	Stylish and sophisticated.
classifiable	Able to be classified.
classificatory	Serving to classify.
classified	Arranged in classes or categories. Small advertisements placed in a newspaper and organized in categories.
classless	(of a society) not divided into social classes.
classy	Stylish and sophisticated.
clastic	Denoting rocks composed of broken pieces of older rocks.
clathrate	A compound in which molecules of one component are physically trapped within the crystal structure of another.
clattering	in singular rare
clattery	(informal) Tending to cause a clatter; noisy and possibly cumbersome.
clausal	Of or constituting a clause.
claustral	Relating to a cloister or religious house.
claustrophobic	Tending to induce claustrophobia; uncomfortably confined or crowded.
clausular	Consisting of, or having, clauses.
clavate	Club-shaped; thicker at the apex than at the base.
clavicorn	Of a large group of related beetle families with club-shaped antennae.
clavicular	Of, or relating to the clavicle.
claviform	Clavate.
clawed	Having a curved pointed horny nail on each digit.
clawless	Having no claws.
clayey	Containing or resembling clay.
clayish	Resembling clay.
clean	Free from dirt, marks, or stains. Morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent. Free from irregularities; having a smooth edge or surface.(of a taste, sound, or smell) giving a clear and distinctive impression to the senses; sharp and fresh. So as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter. informal Make (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
cleanable	That can be cleaned.
clean-cut	Sharply outlined.
cleaned	Free from dirt, marks, or stains. Morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent. Free from irregularities; having a smooth edge or surface.(of a taste, sound, or smell) giving a clear and distinctive impression to the senses; sharp and fresh. So as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter. informal Make (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
cleanlier	In a way that produces no dirt, noxious gases, or other pollutants. Without difficulty or impediment; smoothly and efficiently.(of a person or animal) habitually clean and careful to avoid dirt.
cleanliest	In a way that produces no dirt, noxious gases, or other pollutants. Without difficulty or impediment; smoothly and efficiently.(of a person or animal) habitually clean and careful to avoid dirt.
clean-limbed	Having well-formed limbs; well-proportioned.
clean-living	Referring to someone who does not engage in acts of moral depravity, such as drinking, smoking or carousing.
cleanly	In a way that produces no dirt, noxious gases, or other pollutants. Without difficulty or impediment; smoothly and efficiently. (of a person or animal) habitually clean and careful to avoid dirt.
cleansable	Able to be cleansed.
cleansed	Make (something, especially the skin) thoroughly clean. A process or period of time during which a person attempts to rid the body of substances regarded as toxic or unhealthy, typically by consuming only water or other liquids.
clean-shaven	(of a man) without a beard or mustache.
cleansing	Intended to clean something thoroughly, especially the skin.
clear	Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.(of a substance) transparent; unclouded. Free of any obstructions or unwanted objects. clear of attributive Phonetics So as to be out of the way of or away from. Completely. with object with object with object with object with object with object
clear-cut	Sharply defined; easy to perceive or understand.(of an area) from which every tree has been cut down and removed. Cut down and remove every tree from (an area)
cleared	Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.(of a substance) transparent; unclouded. Free of any obstructions or unwanted objects. clear of attributive Phonetics So as to be out of the way of or away from. Completely. with object with object with object with object with object with object
clear-eyed	Having unclouded, bright eyes.
clear-headed	Alert and thinking logically and coherently.
clear-sighted	Having sharp, clear vision.
cleavable	Capable of being cleaved.
cleft	Split, divided, or partially divided into two. A fissure or split, especially one in rock or the ground.
cleidoic
cleistogamic	Of or relating to a flower that does not open and is self-pollinated in the bud.
cleistogamous	Of or relating to a flower that does not open and is self-pollinated in the bud.
clement	(of weather) mild. (of a person or a person’s actions) merciful.
clenched	(of the fingers or hand) closed into a tight ball.
clerical	(of a job or person) concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks. Relating to the clergy.
clerkish	Like or resembling a clerk.
clerkly	archaic
clever	Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
clever-clever	(pejorative) Showily or ostentatiously clever.
cleverish	Somewhat clever.
cliental	An entire group or body of clients considered collectively; a clientele. Of or relating to a client or clients.
cliffy	a very steep, vertical, or overhanging face of rock, earth, or ice
climacteric	A critical period or event. Having extreme and far-reaching implications or results; critical.
climactic	(of an action, event, or scene) exciting or thrilling and acting as a climax to a series of events.
climactical	Climactic.
climatic	Relating to climate.
climatical	(ecology) Influenced by or resulting from the prevailing climate.
climatological	Of or pertaining to climatology.
climbable	Able to be climbed.
climbing	The sport or activity of ascending mountains or cliffs.
clinched	Confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)no object Secure (a nail or rivet) by driving the point sideways when it has penetrated. A struggle or scuffle at close quarters, especially (in boxing) one in which the fighters become too closely engaged for full-arm blows. A knot used to fasten a rope to a ring or cringle, using a half hitch with the end seized back on its own part.
clincher-built	Built with overlapping planks or boards, as a ship.
clingier	(of a person or garment) liable to cling; clinging.
clingiest	(of a person or garment) liable to cling; clinging.
clingy	(of a person or garment) liable to cling; clinging.
clinical	Relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies. Efficient and unemotional; coldly detached.
clinker-built	Built with overlapping planks or boards, as a ship.
clinking	Making a sharp ringing sound.
clinometric	Relating to, or measured by, a clinometer.
clinquant	Glittering with gold and silver; tinseled. Imitation gold leaf.
clip-fed	Automatically loaded from a cartridge clip.
clip-on	Attached by a clip so as to be easy to fasten or remove. Things, especially sunglasses or earrings, that are attached by clips.
clipped	(of speech) having short, sharp vowel sounds and clear pronunciation.
clipping	A small piece trimmed from something.
cliquey	(of a group or place) tending to form or hold exclusive groups and so not welcoming to outsiders.
cliquish	(of a group or place) tending to form or hold exclusive groups and so not welcoming to outsiders.
cliquy	a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
clithral
clitic	An unstressed word that normally occurs only in combination with another word, for example ‘m in I’m.
clitoral	Relating to or affecting the clitoris.
cloacal	Of or pertaining to the cloaca or the sewer.
cloak-and-dagger	Marked by melodramatic intrigue and often by espionage.
cloaked	An outdoor overgarment, typically sleeveless, that hangs loosely from the shoulders. Dress in a cloak.
clockwise	In the same direction as the way in which the hands of a clock move around.(of a direction) corresponding to the way in which the hands of a clock move around.
cloddish	Foolish, awkward, or clumsy.
cloddy	a lump or mass especially of earth or clay
clodhopping	Foolish, awkward, or clumsy.
clogged	Blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter.
clogging	Clog dancing.
cloggy	like a clog
cloistered	Having or enclosed by a cloister, as in a monastery. Kept away from the outside world; sheltered.
cloistral	Of, relating to, or suggesting a cloister; secluded.
clonal	Relating to or characteristic of a clone.
clonic	a rapid succession of alternating contractions and partial relaxations of a muscle occurring in some nervous diseases
close	A short distance away or apart in space or time. attributive (of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way. Uncomfortably humid or airless. Phonetics In a position so as to be very near to someone or something; with very little space between. Move or cause to move so as to cover an opening. Bring or come to an end.no object no object The end of an event or of a period of time or activity. The shutting of something, especially a door.
close-cropped	Clipped very short.
closed	Not open.
closed-circuit	An electric circuit through which current can flow in an uninterrupted path.
closed-door	Restricted; obstructive; secret.
close-fisted	Tightfisted; stingy.
close-fitting	Snug, tight, form fitting.
close-grained	Dense or compact in structure or texture, as a wood composed of small-diameter cells.
close-hauled	(of a ship) having the sails hauled aft to sail close to the wind.
close-knit	(of a group of people) united or bound together by strong relationships and common interests.
close-lipped	Reticent; discreet.
close-mouthed	Disposed not to talk; tightlipped.
closer	The last part of a performance, collection, or series. A person who is skilled at bringing a business transaction to a satisfactory conclusion. Baseball
close-reefed
closest	A short distance away or apart in space or time. attributive (of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way. Uncomfortably humid or airless. Phonetics In a position so as to be very near to someone or something; with very little space between. Move or cause to move so as to cover an opening. Bring or come to an end.no object no object The end of an event or of a period of time or activity. The shutting of something, especially a door.
closet	mainly North American the closet Secret; covert. Shut (someone) away, especially in private conference or study.
closing	Bringing something to an end; final.
clostridial	Of, pertaining to, or caused by a bacterium of the genus Clostridium.
cloth-eared
clothed	Wearing clothes; dressed.
clotted	A thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood, or of material stuck together. British Form or cause to form clots.
clotty	Full of clots, or clods.
clouded	A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground. A state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry. the cloud no object Make or become less clear or transparent.no object
cloudier	(of the sky or weather) covered with or characterized by clouds; overcast. (of a liquid) not transparent or clear.
cloudiest	(of the sky or weather) covered with or characterized by clouds; overcast. (of a liquid) not transparent or clear.
cloudless	Clear and free of clouds.
cloudy	(of the sky or weather) covered with or characterized by clouds; overcast. (of a liquid) not transparent or clear.
cloven	Split or divided in two.
cloven-hoofed	Having cloven hooves, as deer or cattle do.
clovered	Covered with growing clover.
clownish	Characteristic of or resembling a clown, especially in being foolish, playful, or humorously exaggerated.
cloying	Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental, especially to a disgusting or sickening degree.
clubable	Suitable for membership of a club because of one’s sociability or popularity.
clubbable	Suitable for membership of a club because of one’s sociability or popularity.
clubbish	(obsolete) Rude; clownish.
clubby	Friendly and sociable with fellow members of a group or organization but not with outsiders.
clucky	Broody.
clueless	Having no knowledge, understanding, or ability.
clumpy	British Forming or showing a tendency to form clumps.
clumsier	Awkward in movement or in handling things.
clumsiest	Awkward in movement or in handling things.
clumsy	Awkward in movement or in handling things.
clunky	Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated. Making a clunking sound.
clupeid	Of this family of fishes.
clupeoid	A marine fish of a group that includes the herring family together with the anchovies and related fish.Relating to fish of the clupeoid group.
clustered	Growing or situated in a group.
clustery	Growing in, or full of, clusters; like clusters.
cluttered	Crowd (something) untidily; fill with clutter. A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.
clypeal	Of or pertaining to a clypeus.
clypeate	Shaped like a round shield.

935 adjectives that start with CN, CO

cnemial	relating to the shin or shinbone
cnidarian	An aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Cnidaria, which comprises the coelenterates.Relating to or denoting cnidarians.
coach-built	(of a vehicle) having specially or individually built bodywork.
coadjutant	Helping another or others, or with another or others.A person who thus helps.
coagulate	(of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semisolid state.
coagulated	(of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semisolid state.
coal-black	As black as coal; utterly black.
coalesced	Come together to form one mass or whole.
coalescent	Coming together to form one mass or whole.
coalitional	Of or relating to a coalition or coalitions.
coal-tar	A thick black liquid produced by the destructive distillation of bituminous coal. It contains benzene, naphthalene, phenols, aniline, and many other organic chemicals.
coaly	covered or impregnated with coal
coarctate	Medicine
coarse	Rough or loose in texture or grain.(of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar.
coarsened	Make or become rough.
coarser	Rough or loose in texture or grain.(of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar.
coarsest	Rough or loose in texture or grain.(of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar.
coastal	Of or near a coast.
coastward	Directed or going toward the coast.Toward or in the direction of the coast.
coastwise	Connected with or following the coast.Along the coast.
coated	an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
coaxial	Having a common axis.
coaxing	Persistent gentle persuasion.Gently and persistently persuasive.
cobblestone	A small, round stone of a kind formerly used to cover road surfaces.
coccal	a spherical bacterium
coccoid	of, relating to, or resembling a coccus
coccygeal	Relating to the coccyx.
cochleate	Formed like a spiral shell; twisted.
cock-a-hoop	Extremely and obviously pleased, especially about a triumph or success.
cockamamie	Ridiculous; implausible.
cockeyed	informal
cockfighting	The sport (illegal in certain countries) of setting two gamecocks to fight each other. Such birds often have had their legs fitted with metal spurs.
cockier	Conceited or arrogant, especially in a bold or impudent way.A farmer, originally one with a small holding.
cockiest	Conceited or arrogant, especially in a bold or impudent way.A farmer, originally one with a small holding.
cockney	A native of East London, traditionally one born within hearing of Bow Bells.Of or characteristic of cockneys or their dialect or accent.
cockneyish	Somewhat Cockney in character; reminiscent of a Cockney; especially said or written in an accent or dialect resembling Cockney.
cocksure	Presumptuously or arrogantly confident.
cocky	Conceited or arrogant, especially in a bold or impudent way.A farmer, originally one with a small holding.
coconut	The large, oval, brown seed of a tropical palm, consisting of a hard shell lined with edible white flesh and containing a clear liquid. It grows inside a woody husk, surrounded by fiber.
cod	A large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin.Not authentic; fake.British Irish Play a joke or trick on (someone)Untruthful or absurd talk or ideas; nonsense.Cash on delivery.US
coddled	Treat in an indulgent or overprotective way.Cook (an egg) in water below boiling point.A stew of meat and vegetables, typically bacon, sausages, potatoes, and onions.
codified	Arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code.
coelenterate	An aquatic invertebrate animal of a phylum that includes jellyfishes, corals, and sea anemones. They are distinguished by having a tube- or cup-shaped body and a single opening ringed with tentacles.
coeliac	Anatomy Medicine A person with celiac disease.
coequal	Equal with one another; having the same rank or importance.A person or thing equal with another.
coercive	Relating to or using force or threats.
coeternal	Equally eternal; existing with something else eternally.
coeval	Having the same age or date of origin; contemporary.A person of roughly the same age as oneself; a contemporary.
coffered	Adorned with recessed panels.
cogent	(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
cogged	a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
cogitable	Able to be grasped by the mind; conceivable.
cognate	Linguistics formal Linguistics Law
cognisable	formal Law
cognisant	Having knowledge or being aware of.
cognitive	Relating to cognition.
cognizable	formal Law
cognizant	Having knowledge or being aware of.
cohesive	Characterized by or causing cohesion.
coiled	A length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or sequence of rings.Arrange or wind (something long and flexible) in a joined sequence of concentric circles or rings.A confusion or turmoil.
coiling	A length of something wound or arranged in a spiral or sequence of rings.Arrange or wind (something long and flexible) in a joined sequence of concentric circles or rings.A confusion or turmoil.
coincident	Occurring together in space or time.
coincidental	Resulting from a coincidence; done or happening by chance.Happening or existing at the same time.
coinciding	Occur at or during the same time.
coital	physical union of male and female genitalia accompanied by rhythmic movements
coky	resembling coke (as in physical properties)
cold	Of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.Lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional.(of the scent or trail of a hunted person or animal) no longer fresh and easy to follow.Without preparation or rehearsal; unawares.A low temperature, especially in the atmosphere; cold weather; a cold environment.A common viral infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed, typically causing running at the nose, sneezing, a sore throat, and other similar symptoms.Completely; entirely.
cold-blooded	(of a kind of animal) having a body temperature varying with that of the environment; poikilothermic.Without emotion or pity; deliberately cruel or callous.
cold-drawn	(of metal) drawn out into a wire or bar while cold.
cold-hearted	Lacking affection or warmth; unfeeling.
coldish	having or being a temperature that is uncomfortably low for humans
coleopteran	An insect of the order Coleoptera; a beetle.Relating to or denoting coleopterans.
colicky	Experiencing or denoting severe pain in the abdomen (colic) due to gas or intestinal obstruction.
collaborative	Produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.
collapsable	(of an object) able to be folded into a small space.
collapsed	(of a structure) having fallen down or given way.(of a person) having fallen down and become unconscious.Having failed completely.
collapsible	(of an object) able to be folded into a small space.
collateral	Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.A person having the same descent in a family as another but by a different line.Additional but subordinate; secondary.Descended from the same stock but by a different line.Situated side by side; parallel.
collect	Bring or gather together (things, typically when scattered or widespread)Call for and take away; fetch.collect oneself archaic Cause (a horse) to bring its hind legs further forward as it moves, thereby shortening the stride and increasing balance and impulsion.(of a phone call) paid for by the person receiving it.(with reference to making a phone call) in a way that is paid for by the person receiving it.(in church use) a short prayer, especially one assigned to a particular day or season.
collectable	(of an item) worth collecting; of interest to a collector.Able to be collected.An item valued and sought by collectors.
collected	(of a person) not perturbed or distracted.(of individual works) brought together in one volume or edition.Riding
collectible	(of an item) worth collecting; of interest to a collector.Able to be collected.An item valued and sought by collectors.
collective	Done by people acting as a group.A cooperative enterprise.
collectivist	Relating to the practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.An adherent of the practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
collectivized	Organized on the basis of ownership by the people or the state rather than private ownership or involvement.
collegial	Relating to or involving shared responsibility, as among a group of colleagues.
collegiate	Belonging or relating to a college or its students.British
colligative	Relating to the binding together of molecules.
collinear	(of points) lying in the same straight line.
colloid	A homogeneous noncrystalline substance consisting of large molecules or ultramicroscopic particles of one substance dispersed through a second substance. Colloids include gels, sols, and emulsions; the particles do not settle, and cannot be separated out by ordinary filtering or centrifuging like those in a suspension.Of the nature relating to or characterized by a colloid or colloids.
collusive	Involving secret or unlawful cooperation aimed at deceiving or gaining an advantage over others.
colly	to blacken with or as if with soot
Colombian	Relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people.A native or inhabitant of Colombia.
colonial	Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies.(of animals or plants) living in colonies.A native or inhabitant of a colony.A house built in colonial style.
colonialism	The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
colonialist	A person who supports the practice of gaining political control over other countries and occupying them with settlers.Characteristic of or involving the practice of gaining political control over other countries and occupying them with settlers.
colonic	Relating to or affecting the colon.An act or instance of colonic irrigation, performed for its supposed therapeutic benefits.
colonized	(of a country or its citizens) send a group of settlers to (a place) and establish political control over it.
color	The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.Pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication of someone’s ethnicity.Vividness of visual appearance resulting from the presence of brightly colored things.colorsA shade of meaning.Physics Mining with objectno objectwith object
colorable	Capable of being colored.Apparently correct or justified.
coloratura	Elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody, especially in operatic singing by a soprano.
color-blind	Unable to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.Not prejudiced, discriminating, or distinguishing on the basis of skin color or race.
colored	Having a color or colors, especially as opposed to being black, white, or neutral.coloreds
colorfast	Dyed in colors that will not fade or be washed out.
colorific	Having much color.
colorless	(especially of a gas or liquid) without color.Lacking distinctive character or interest; dull.
colory	informal US
colour	The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way the object reflects or emits light.Pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication of someone’s ethnicity.Vividness of visual appearance resulting from the presence of brightly colored things.colorsA shade of meaning.Physics Mining with objectno objectwith object
colourable	Capable of being colored.Apparently correct or justified.
colour-blind	Unable to distinguish certain colors, or (rarely in humans) any colors at all.Not prejudiced, discriminating, or distinguishing on the basis of skin color or race.
coloured	Having a color or colors, especially as opposed to being black, white, or neutral.coloreds
colourful	Having much or varied color; bright.Full of interest; lively and exciting.
colourless	(especially of a gas or liquid) without color.Lacking distinctive character or interest; dull.
coltish	Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior.
colubrid	A snake of a very large family (Colubridae) which includes the majority of harmless species, such as grass snakes and garter snakes. The few venomous species have grooved fangs in the rear of the upper jaw.
colubrine	Relating to or resembling a snake.
columbine	An aquilegia with long-spurred flowers.A character in Italian commedia dell’arte, the mistress of Harlequin.
columnar	Resembling an upright pillar or column.(of figures or other information) arranged vertically.
comal	having or being a coma
comate	companion
combatant	A person or nation engaged in fighting during a war.Engaged in fighting during a war.
combative	Ready or eager to fight; pugnacious.
combed	with submodifier(of wool, flax, or cotton) having been prepared for manufacture with a comb.
combinatorial	Relating to the selection of a given number of elements from a larger number without regard to their arrangement.
combinatory	Relating to the combination or arrangement of different substances or elements.Mathematics
combined	Unite; merge.A group of people or companies acting together for a commercial purpose.An agricultural machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans a grain crop in one operation; a combine harvester.Harvest (a crop) by means of a combine.
combining	Unite; merge.A group of people or companies acting together for a commercial purpose.An agricultural machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans a grain crop in one operation; a combine harvester.Harvest (a crop) by means of a combine.
combust	Consume by fire.
combustible	Able to catch fire and burn easily.A combustible substance.
combustion	The process of burning something.
comedic	Relating to or characteristic of comedy; comic.
come-hither	Flirtatious; sexually inviting.
comelier	archaic, humorous
comeliest	archaic, humorous
comely	archaic, humorous
comestible	An item of food.Edible.
comether	A seductive spell or charm. Only in “to put the comether on someone” and variants
cometic	Of or relating to a comet or comets; of the nature of or resembling a comet.
comfier	Comfortable.
comfiest	Comfortable.
comfortable	(especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.As large as is needed or wanted.A warm quilt.
comforted	A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.The easing or alleviation of a person’s feelings of grief or distress.US Ease the grief or distress of; console.
comforting	Serving to alleviate a person’s feelings of grief or distress.
comfortless	Offering no means of relaxation and pleasure.Having or offering nothing that serves to ease feelings or grief or distress.
comfy	Comfortable.
comic	Causing or meant to cause laughter.A comedian, especially a professional one.comics
comical	Amusing.
coming	Due to happen or just beginning.Likely to be important or successful in the future.An arrival or approach.
commanding	(in military contexts) having a position of authority.
commemorating	Recall and show respect for (someone or something)
commemorative	Acting as a memorial or mark of an event or person.An object such as a stamp or coin made to mark an event or honor a person.
commemoratory	Serving to commemorate; commemorative.
commendable	Deserving praise.
commendatory	Serving to commend; recommending.
commensal	Relating to or exhibiting commensalism.A commensal organism, such as many bacteria.
commensurable	Measurable by the same standard.commensurable toMathematics
commensurate	Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
commercial	Concerned with or engaged in commerce.Making or intended to make a profit.(of television or radio) funded by the revenue from broadcast advertisements.(of chemicals) supplied in bulk and not of the highest purity.A television or radio advertisement.
commie	A communist.Communist.
comminatory	Threatening, punitive, or vengeful.
commiserable	Deserving of commiseration; pitiable.
commissioned	(especially of a work of art) produced specially to order.(of an officer in the army, navy, or air force) holding a rank conferred by a commission.
committed	Feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or job; wholeheartedly dedicated.
commo	Communication, especially as a departmental function in an organization.
commodious	formal archaic
common	Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.Shared by, coming from, or done by more than one.British Grammar Prosody Law A piece of open land for public use, especially in a village or town.(in the Christian Church) a form of service used for each of a group of occasions.
commonable	British
common-law	The part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. Often contrasted with statutory law.
commonplace	Not unusual; ordinary.A usual or ordinary thing.A notable quotation copied into a commonplace book.
communal	Shared by all members of a community; for common use.(of conflict) between different communities, especially those having different religions or ethnic origins.
communicable	Able to be communicated to others.
communicant	A person who receives Holy Communion. archaic
communicative	Ready to talk or impart information.
communist	A person who supports or believes in the principles of communism.Adhering to or based on the principles of communism.
community	A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.Ecology
commutable	(of a place or journey) allowing regular commuting to and from work. rare
commutative	Mathematics
compact	Closely and neatly packed together; dense.compact ofExert force on (something) to make it more dense; compress.A small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff.Something that is a small and conveniently shaped example of its kind.Metallurgy A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.Make or enter into (a formal agreement) with another party or parties.
companionable	(of a person) friendly and sociable.
companionate	formal
companionless	Having no companion; lacking companions.
comparable	(of a person or thing) able to be likened to another; similar.
comparative	Perceptible by comparison; relative.Of or involving comparison between two or more branches of science or subjects of study.Grammar Grammar
compartmental	Characterized by division into separate sections.
compassionate	Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
compatible	(of two things) able to exist or occur together without conflict.A computer that can use software designed for another make or type.
compellable	(of a witness) able to be made to attend court or testify.
compelled	Force or oblige (someone) to do something.
compelling	Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
compendious	Containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a comprehensive but concise way.
compensated	with objectcompensate for
compensatory	(of a payment) intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury.
competent	Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
competing	Striving against one another to gain or win something.
competitive	Relating to or characterized by competition.As good as or better than others of a comparable nature.
complacent	Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
complaining	The expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
complaisant	Willing to please others; obliging; agreeable.
complected	Having a specified complexion.
complementary	Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.attributive
complemented	A thing that completes or brings to perfection.in singularGrammar Physiology Add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves it; make perfect.
complete	Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.(often used for emphasis) to the greatest extent or degree; total.Finish making or doing.Make (something) whole or perfect.
completed	Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.(often used for emphasis) to the greatest extent or degree; total.Finish making or doing.Make (something) whole or perfect.
completing	Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.(often used for emphasis) to the greatest extent or degree; total.Finish making or doing.Make (something) whole or perfect.
completive	A word or morpheme that adds a sense of completeness to a word or phrase (e.g., up in the phrase break up).
complex	Consisting of many different and connected parts.Mathematics Chemistry A group of similar buildings or facilities on the same site.Psychoanalysis Chemistry usually be complexed
compliant	Inclined to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.Physics Medicine
complicate	Make (something) more difficult or confusing by causing it to be more complex.
complicated	Consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.Medicine
complimentary	Expressing a compliment; praising or approving.Given or supplied free of charge.
complying	(of a person or group) act in accordance with a wish or command.
compo	any of various composition materials
component	A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.Constituting part of a larger whole; constituent.
compony	Divided into a single row of squares in alternating tinctures.
composed	Having one’s feelings and expression under control; calm.
composite	Made up of various parts or elements.Botany A thing made up of several parts or elements.Botany Combine (two or more images) to make a single picture, especially electronically.
compositional	Relating to the production of a creative work such as a poem or piece of music.Composed of various elements.
compossible	(of one thing) compatible or possible in conjunction with another.
compound	A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.Made up or consisting of two or more existing parts or elements.Make up (a composite whole); constitute.Make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of.Law An open area enclosed by a fence, for example around a factory or large house or within a prison.
compounded	A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.Made up or consisting of two or more existing parts or elements.Make up (a composite whole); constitute.Make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of.Law An open area enclosed by a fence, for example around a factory or large house or within a prison.
comprehended	Grasp mentally; understand. formal
comprehensive	Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. archaic in full comprehensive school
compressed	Flattened by pressure; squeezed or pressed together.
compressive	Characterized by or resulting from pressure or squeezing.
compromising	(of information or a situation) revealing an embarrassing or incriminating secret about someone.
compulsive	Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one’s conscious wishes.Irresistibly interesting or exciting; compelling.
compulsory	Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
compunctious	Characterized by guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
computational	Relating to or using computers.
computative	Of or relating to computation; given to making computations.
computerized	(of a system, device, etc.) adapted so as to be operated by computer.
Comtian	of or relating to Auguste Comte or his doctrines
Comtist	of or relating to Auguste Comte or his doctrines
concatenate	Link (things) together in a chain or series.
concave	Having an outline or surface that curves inward like the interior of a circle or sphere.
concealed	Kept secret; hidden.
concealing	Keep from sight; hide.
conceded	reporting verbwith object
conceding	reporting verbwith object
conceited	Excessively proud of oneself; vain.
conceivable	Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.
conceived	Become pregnant with (a child)Form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.
concentrated	Wholly directed to one thing; intense.(of a substance or solution) present in a high proportion relative to other substances; having had water or other diluting agent removed or reduced.
concentric	Of or denoting circles, arcs, or other shapes which share the same center, the larger often completely surrounding the smaller.
concentrical	Concentric.
conceptual	Relating to or based on mental concepts.
concerned	Worried, troubled, or anxious.
concerning	On the subject of or in connection with; about.Causing anxiety; worrying.
concertante	Denoting a piece of music containing one or more solo parts, typically of less prominence or weight than in a concerto.Denoting prominent instrumental parts present throughout a piece of music, especially in baroque and early classical compositions.
concerted	Jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.(of music) arranged in several parts of equal importance.
concessible	Capable of being conceded or granted; allowable.
concessive	Characterized by or tending to concession.Grammar
conchal	the plain semidome of an apse
conched	having a conch
conchiferous	Producing, bearing, or characterized by the presence of shells.
conchoidal	Denoting a type of fracture in a solid (such as flint or quartz) that results in a smooth rounded surface resembling the shape of a scallop shell.
conciliar	Relating to or proceeding from a council, especially an ecclesiastical one.
conciliating	Stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify. archaic
conciliatory	Intended or likely to placate or pacify.
concise	Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
concluded	with objectArrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.
concluding	with objectArrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.
conclusive	(of evidence or argument) serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing.
concomitant	Naturally accompanying or associated.A phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something.
concordant	In agreement; consistent.
concrete	Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.A heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and that forms a mass resembling stone on hardening.Cover (an area) with concrete. archaic
concubine	mainly historical
concupiscent	Filled with sexual desire; lustful.
concurrent	Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
concurring	Be of the same opinion; agree.Happen or occur at the same time; coincide.
condemnatory	Expressing strong disapproval; censorious.
condemned	Sentenced to a particular punishment, especially death.Officially declared unfit for use.
condemning	Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.Sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death.
condensed	Made denser or more concise; compressed or concentrated.Changed from a gas or vapor to a liquid.
condescending	Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
condign	(of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved.
conditional	Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms.Grammar Grammar Philosophy Grammar
conditioned	The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.conditionsA state of affairs that must exist or be brought about before something else is possible or permitted.Have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something)Bring (something) into the desired state for use.Apply a conditioner to (the hair)Set prior requirements on (something) before it can occur or be done.
conducive	Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
conducted	Led by a guide; managed.
conductive	Having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity)
confederate	Joined by an agreement or treaty.A person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice.Bring (states or groups of people) into an alliance.
conferred	with objectno object
confessed	Admit or state that one has committed a crime or is at fault in some way.
confessional	An enclosed stall in a church divided by a screen or curtain in which a priest sits to hear people confess their sins.An admission or acknowledgment that one has done something that one is ashamed or embarrassed about; a confession.(especially of speech or writing) in which a person reveals or admits to private thoughts or past incidents, especially ones that cause shame or embarrassment.Relating to confessions of faith or doctrinal systems.
confident	Feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.A confidant.
confidential	Intended to be kept secret.
confiding	Willing to tell someone about a secret or private matter and trust them not to repeat it to others.
configured	Shape or put together in a particular form or configuration.
confined	(of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped.
confining	Keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time)The borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement.
confirmatory	Serving to establish the truth or correctness of something that is suspected or reported.
confirmed	(of a person) firmly established in a particular habit, belief, or way of life and unlikely to change.
confirming	Establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case)Administer the religious rite of confirmation to.
confiscate	Take or seize (someone’s property) with authority.
confiscated	(of property) taken or seized with authority.
conflagrant	On fire; blazing.
conflicting	Incompatible or at variance; contradictory.
confluent	Flowing together or merging.
confocal	Having a common focus or foci.
conformable	(of a person) disposed or accustomed to conform to what is acceptable or expected.
conformal	(of a map projection or a mathematical mapping) preserving the correct angles between directions within small areas, though distorting distances.
conforming	Comply with rules, standards, or laws.
conformist	A person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices.(of a person or activity) conforming to accepted behavior or established practices; conventional.
confounded	Used for emphasis, especially to express anger or annoyance.
confounding	Cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.often be confounded withUsed to express anger or annoyance.
Confucian	Relating to Confucius or Confucianism.An adherent of Confucianism.
confusable	Able or liable to be confused with something else.A word or phrase that is easily confused with another in meaning or usage, such as mitigate, which is often confused with militate.
confused	(of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.
confusing	Bewildering or perplexing.
congealed	Having become semisolid, especially on cooling.
congeneric	(of an animal or plant species) belonging to the same genus.
congenial	(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own.
congenital	(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.
congested	(of a road or place) so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder freedom of movement.(of a part of the body) abnormally full of blood.
congestive	Involving or produced by congestion of a part of the body.
conglomerate	A number of different things or parts that are put or grouped together to form a whole but remain distinct entities.Geology Relating to a conglomerate, especially a large corporation.Gather together into a compact mass.
Congolese	Relating to Congo or the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire).A native or inhabitant of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of Congo.Any of the Bantu languages spoken in the Congo region, in particular Kikongo.
congregate	Gather into a crowd or mass.Communal.
congressional	Belonging or relating to a national legislative body, especially that of the US.Relating to a formal meeting or series of meetings between delegates.
congruent	In agreement or harmony.Geometry
congruous	In agreement or harmony.
conic	Of or like a cone.
conical	Having the shape of a cone.
conjectural	Based on or involving conjecture.
conjoined	Join; combine.
conjoint	Combining all or both people or things involved.
conjugal	Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
conjugate	Grammar Biology Chemistry technical Biochemistry A mathematical value or entity having a reciprocal relation with another.
conjugated	Chemistry Biochemistry
conjunct	Joined together, combined, or associated.Each of two or more things which are joined or associated.
conjunctive	Serving to join; connective.A word or expression acting as a conjunction.
conjuring	The performance of tricks which are seemingly magical, typically involving sleight of hand.
connate	Philosophy Biology Geology
connatural	Belonging naturally; innate.
connected	Brought together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.Associated or related in some respect.
connecting	Joining or linking things together, especially so as to provide access and communication.
connective	Connecting.Grammar Anatomy
connivent	Coming into contact; converging and touching but not fused together.
conniving	Given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.
connubial	Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple; conjugal.
conoid	Approximately conical in shape.A conoid object.
conquered	(of a place or people) having been overcome and taken control of by military force.
conquering	Overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force.
conscientious	(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.Relating to a person’s conscience.
conscionable	Acting, or wishing to act, according to one’s conscience; habitually governed by a sense of what is right; scrupulous. rare Legally valid; equitable, just. Now also in weaker sense
conscious	Aware of and responding to one’s surroundings; awake.
consecrate	Make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.
consecrated	(of a church or land) having been made or declared sacred.
consecutive	Following continuously.
consensual	Relating to or involving consent or consensus.
consentient	Of the same opinion in a matter; in agreement.
consenting	Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.Give permission for something to happen.
consequent	Following as a result or effect.A thing that follows another.
consequential	Following as a result or effect.Important; significant.
conservable	Capable of being conserved; preservable.
conservant	That conserves; conserving, preserving; especially in “conservant cause”.
conservative	Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.(in a political context) favoring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas.(of an estimate) purposely low for the sake of caution.(of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible.A person who is averse to change and holds traditional values.A person favoring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas.
conservatory	North American A room with a glass roof and walls, attached to a house at one side and used as a greenhouse or a sun parlor.
conserved	Protect (something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction.A sweet food made by preserving fruit with sugar; jam.
conserving	Protect (something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction.A sweet food made by preserving fruit with sugar; jam.
considerable	Notably large in size, amount, or extent.
considerate	Careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others.
considered	Having been thought about carefully.
consistent	Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
consolidated	Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.
consoling	Serving to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.
consonant	A basic speech sound in which the breath is at least partly obstructed and which can be combined with a vowel to form a syllable.Denoting or relating to a consonant sound or letter.consonant with
conspecific	(of animals or plants) belonging to the same species.A member of the same species.
conspicuous	Standing out so as to be clearly visible.
constabulary	The constables of a district, collectively.Relating to a constabulary.
constant	Occurring continuously over a period of time.A situation or state of affairs that does not change.
constipated	(of a person or animal) affected with constipation.
constipating	Affect with constipation.
constituent	Being a part of a whole.Being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect.A member of a constituency.A component part of something.
constitutive	Having the power to establish or give organized existence to something.Forming a part or constituent of something; component.Biochemistry
constrained	Appearing forced or overly controlled.
constraining	Compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action.
constricted	Narrowed, especially by encircling pressure.
constricting	Make narrower, especially by encircling pressure.
constructive	Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.Law Mathematics
consular	Relating to the consul or consulate in a foreign city.Relating to the ancient Roman consuls, two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic.
consultative	Intended to give professional advice or recommendations.
consulting	Engaged in the business of giving expert advice to people working in a professional or technical field.The business of giving expert advice to other professionals, typically in financial and business matters.
consumable	(of an item for sale) intended to be used up and then replaced.A commodity that is intended to be used up relatively quickly.
consumed	Eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink)
consumerism	The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.often derogatory
consuming	(of a feeling) completely filling one’s mind and attention; absorbing.
consummate	Make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.Showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.
consummated	Make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.Showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.
consummative	That consummates or tends to consummate; relating to consummation.
consummatory	= consummative .Physiology Psychology
consumptive	dated mainly derogatory A person with a wasting disease, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.
contagious	(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.(of an emotion, feeling, or attitude) likely to spread to and affect others.
contained	Have or hold (someone or something) within.Control or restrain (oneself or a feeling)
containerized	Packed into or transported by container.Computing
contaminate	Make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
contaminated	Having been made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
contaminating	Make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
contemnible	Deserving of contempt; contemptible; despicable.
contemplable	That can be contemplated.
contemplative	Expressing or involving prolonged thought.A person whose life is devoted primarily to prayer, especially in a monastery or convent.
contemporary	Living or occurring at the same time.Belonging to or occurring in the present.A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.
contemptible	Deserving contempt; despicable.
contemptuous	Showing contempt; scornful.
contending	contend with/againstAssert something as a position in an argument.
content	In a state of peaceful happiness.Satisfy (someone)A state of satisfaction.A member of the British House of Lords who votes for a particular motion.The things that are held or included in something.
contented	Happy and at ease.
contentious	Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
conterminous	Sharing a common boundary.
contextual	Depending on or relating to the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.
contiguous	Sharing a common border; touching.
continent	Any of the world’s main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America).Able to control movements of the bowels and bladder.Exercising self-restraint, especially sexually.
continental	Forming or belonging to a continent.Coming from or characteristic of mainland Europe.An inhabitant of mainland Europe.
contingent	Subject to chance.contingent on/uponA group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.
continual	Frequently recurring; always happening.
continuant	Phonetics Philosophy Psychology Relating to or denoting a continuant.
continuative	(of a word or phrase) having the function of moving a discourse or conversation forward.A word or phrase that moves a conversation forward (e.g., yes, well, as I was saying).
continued	Without a break in continuity; ongoing.
continuing	Without a break in continuity; ongoing.
continuous	Forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.Grammar
contorted	Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
contraband	Goods that have been imported or exported illegally.Imported or exported illegally, either in defiance of a total ban or without payment of duty.
contrabass	Denoting a musical instrument with a range an octave lower than the normal bass range.
contraceptive	(of a method or device) serving to prevent pregnancy.A device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy.
contractable	(of a disease) able to be caught.
contracted	A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.no objectno objectwith objectwith object
contractible	Able to be shrunk or capable of contracting.
contractile	Capable of or producing contraction.
contractual	Agreed in a contract.
contradictory	Mutually opposed or inconsistent.A contradictory proposition.
contralateral	Relating to or denoting the side of the body opposite to that on which a particular structure or condition occurs.
contralto	The lowest female singing voice.
contrapuntal	Music
contrarious	Perverse; refractory.Opposed; unfavorable.
contrary	Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.Perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.the contraryLogic
contrasting	Differing strikingly.
contrasty	(of a photograph, movie, or television picture) showing a high degree of contrast.
contributing	Give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something.
contributory	Playing a part in bringing something about.(relating to a pension or insurance plan) operated by means of a fund into which people pay.
contrite	Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.
contrived	Deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
controllable	Capable of being directed or influenced.
controlled	Not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control.Under the control of someone or something.(of an experiment, test, etc.) carried out under conditions that preclude error or the influence of extraneous factors.
controlling	The power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events.A group or individual used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a survey or experiment.A member of an intelligence organization who personally directs the activities of a spy.Bridge with objectcontrol for
controversial	Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
contumacious	(especially of a defendant’s behavior) stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.
contumelious	(of behavior) scornful and insulting; insolent.
contused	usually be contused
convalescence	Time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation.
convalescent	(of a person) recovering from an illness or operation.A person who is recovering after an illness or operation.
convenient	Fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.
conventional	Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
conventual	Relating or belonging to a convent.A person who lives in or is a member of a convent.
convergent	Coming closer together, especially in characteristics or ideas.
converging	(of lines) tend to meet at a point.Mathematics
conversant	Familiar with or knowledgeable about something.
converse	Engage in conversation.Conversation.A situation, object, or statement that is the reverse of another or corresponds to it but with certain terms transposed.Having characteristics which are the reverse of something else already mentioned.
converted	(of a building) having been adapted to be suitable for a new purpose.
convertible	Able to be changed in form, function, or character.A car with a folding or detachable roof.usually convertibles
convex	Having an outline or surface curved like the exterior of a circle or sphere.(of a polygon) having only interior angles measuring less than 180°.
conveyed	Transport or carry to a place.
convicted	Having been declared guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.
convinced	Completely certain about something.
convincing	Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.
convivial	(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
convolute	Make (an argument, story, etc.) complex and difficult to follow.Rolled longitudinally upon itself, as a leaf in the bud.
convoluted	(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.mainly technical
convulsant	(chiefly of drugs) producing sudden and involuntary muscle contractions.A convulsant drug.
convulsive	Producing or consisting of convulsions.
cooing	(of a pigeon or dove) make a soft murmuring sound.A soft murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.Used to express surprise.A chief operations (or operating) officer, a senior executive responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a company or other institution.
cooked	(of food or a meal) prepared by heating. informal
cooking	the act of preparing food for eating especially by heating
cool	Of or at a fairly low temperature.Showing no friendliness toward a person or enthusiasm for an idea or project. informal a cool —the coolCalmness; composure.The quality of being fashionably attractive or impressive.Become or cause to become less hot.
cooled	Made less hot.
cool-headed	Not easily worried or excited.
cooling	Having the effect of making something less warm or hot.(in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine) denoting or relating to something, typically food or medicine, that is cooling, refreshing, or calming to the body.The action or process of making or becoming less hot or warm.
coolish	moderately cold
cooperative	Involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal.A farm, business, or other organization which is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits.
coordinate	Bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony.Chemistry Equal in rank or importance.Chemistry Each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane.coordinates
coordinated	Bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony.Chemistry Equal in rank or importance.Chemistry Each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane.coordinates
coordinating	Matching or harmonizing attractively.Bringing the different elements of something complex into a harmonious and efficient relationship.
copacetic	In excellent order.
copepod	A small or microscopic aquatic crustacean of the large class Copepoda.
Copernican	Relating to or characteristic of the astronomical theories of Nicolaus Copernicus.
copied	A thing made to be similar or identical to another.A single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue.Matter to be printed.South Asian, Irish Make a similar or identical version of; reproduce.Imitate the style or behavior of.no object
copious	Abundant in supply or quantity.
coplanar	In the same plane.
coppery	Like copper, especially in color.
coppiced	(of a tree or shrub) having been cut back to ground level periodically to stimulate growth.
coprolaliac	The involuntary and repetitive use of obscene language, as a symptom of mental illness or organic brain disease.
Coptic	The language of the Copts, which represents the final stage of ancient Egyptian. It now survives only as the liturgical language of the Coptic Church.Relating to the Copts or their language.
copular	relating to or of the nature of a copula
copulative	Grammar Relating to sexual intercourse.
copyright	The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.Protected by copyright.Secure copyright for (material)
copyrighted	(of a literary, artistic, or musical work) protected by copyright.
coquettish	Behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious.
coral	A hard stony substance secreted by certain marine coelenterates as an external skeleton, typically forming large reefs in warm seas.A sedentary coelenterate of warm and tropical seas, with a calcareous, horny, or soft skeleton. Most corals are colonial and many rely on the presence of green algae in their tissues to obtain energy from sunlight.The unfertilized roe of a lobster or scallop, which is used as food and becomes reddish when cooked.
coralline	Geology
coralloid	Resembling coral.
corbelled	A projection jutting out from a wall to support a structure above it.Support (a structure) on corbels.
cordate	Heart-shaped.
corded	(of cloth) ribbed.Equipped with a cord.
cordial	Warm and friendly.North American A comforting or pleasant-tasting medicine.
cordiform	Heart-shaped.
cordless	(of an electrical appliance or phone) working without connection to a main supply or central unit.A cordless phone.
corduroy	A thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs.
coreferential	(of two elements or units) having the same reference.
coriaceous	Resembling or having the texture of leather.
Corinthian	Belonging or relating to Corinth, especially the ancient city.Involving or displaying the highest standards of sportsmanship.A native of Corinth.The Corinthian order of architecture.
corked	(of wine) spoiled by a musty taint arising from a fault in the cork.
corkier	Resembling cork.(of wine) corked.
corkiest	Resembling cork.(of wine) corked.
corking	extremely fine
corky	Resembling cork.(of wine) corked.
cormous	bearing or producing corms
corneal	the transparent part of the coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior — see eye illustration
corned	(of food) preserved in salt water.
corneous	Of or resembling horn; horny.
cornered	Having a specified number of places or angles where the edges or sides meet.(of a person or animal) forced into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape.
corn-fed	Fed on corn.
cornier	Trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental.
corniest	Trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental.
Cornish	Relating to Cornwall or its people or language.as plural noun the CornishThe ancient Celtic language of Cornwall, belonging to the Brythonic branch of the Celtic language group. It died out as a first language in the 18th century, but began to be revived in the early 20th century.
cornual	a horn-shaped anatomical part (as of the uterus)
cornute	to bestow horns upon
corny	Trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental.
corollary	A proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.Forming a proposition that follows from one already proved.
coronal	Astronomy Anatomy Anatomy Phonetics A coronal consonant.A garland or wreath for the head.
coronary	Anatomy
corporal	A low-ranking noncommissioned officer in the armed forces, in particular (in the US Army) an NCO ranking above private first class and below sergeant or (in the US Marine Corps) an NCO ranking above lance corporal and below sergeant.Relating to the human body.A cloth on which the chalice and paten are placed during the celebration of the Eucharist.
corporate	Relating to a corporation, especially a large company or group.A corporate company or group.
corporatist	A person who advocates for the control of a state or organization by large interest groups.Relating to or characterized by advocacy for the control of a state or organization by large interest groups.
corporeal	Relating to a person’s body, especially as opposed to their spirit.
corpulent	(of a person) fat.
correct	Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.Put right (an error or fault)
corrected	Free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.Put right (an error or fault)
correctional	Relating to the punishment of criminals in a way intended to rectify their behavior.
corrective	Designed to correct or counteract something harmful or undesirable.A thing intended to correct or counteract something else.
correlate	Have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.Each of two or more related or complementary things.
correlated	Have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.Each of two or more related or complementary things.
correlative	Having a mutual relationship; corresponding.A word or concept that has a mutual relationship with another word or concept.
correspondent	A person who writes letters to a person or a newspaper, especially on a regular basis.Corresponding.
corresponding	Analogous or equivalent in character, form, or function; comparable.
corrigible	Capable of being corrected, rectified, or reformed.
corroborant	Corroborating; confirming. archaic Something that corroborates. archaic
corroborate	Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
corroborated	Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
corroded	Destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action.Destroy or weaken (something) gradually.
corrosive	Tending to cause corrosion.A corrosive substance.
corrugate	Contract or cause to contract into wrinkles or folds.
corrugated	(of a material, surface, or structure) shaped into alternate ridges and grooves.
corrupt	Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.(of a text or a computer database or program) made unreliable by errors or alterations. archaic Cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.Change or debase by making errors or unintentional alterations. archaic
corrupted	Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.(of a text or a computer database or program) made unreliable by errors or alterations. archaic Cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.Change or debase by making errors or unintentional alterations. archaic
corrupting	Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.(of a text or a computer database or program) made unreliable by errors or alterations. archaic Cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.Change or debase by making errors or unintentional alterations. archaic
Corsican	Relating to Corsica, its people, or their language.A native of Corsica.The language of Corsica, which originated as a dialect of Italian.
cortical	Anatomy Botany
corticate	Having a cortex, bark, or rind.
coruscant	Glittering; sparkling.
corvine	Of or like a raven or crow, especially in color.
corybantic	Wild; frenzied.
coseismal	Relating to points on the earth’s surface affected by an earthquake simultaneously.A line on a map connecting coseismal points.
cosmetic	Involving or relating to treatment intended to restore or improve a person’s appearance.A product applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance.
cosmic	Relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from the earth.
cosmological	Relating to the origin and development of the universe.
cosmopolitan	Including or containing people from many different countries.(of a plant or animal) found all over the world.A cosmopolitan person.A plant or animal found all over the world.A cocktail typically made with vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
Cossack	A member of a people of southern Russia and Ukraine, noted for their horsemanship and military skill.Relating to or characteristic of the Cossacks.
costal	Relating to the ribs.
costate	Ribbed; possessing a costa.
costive	Constipated.
costlier	Costing a lot; expensive.
costliest	Costing a lot; expensive.
costly	Costing a lot; expensive.
cost-plus	Relating to or denoting a method of pricing a service or product in which a fixed profit factor is added to the costs.
costume	A set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period.Dress (someone) in a particular set of clothes.
costumed	A set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period.Dress (someone) in a particular set of clothes.
cosy	Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.A soft covering to keep a teapot, boiled egg, etc., hot. informal
coterminous	Having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning.
cottaged	A small simple house, typically one near a lake or beach.Perform homosexual acts in a public bathroom.
couchant	(of an animal) lying with the body resting on the legs and the head raised.
countable	Able to be counted.
counter	A long flat-topped fixture in a store or bank across which business is conducted with customers.A small disk used as a place marker or for keeping the score in board games.An apparatus used for counting.Speak or act in opposition to.In the opposite direction to or in conflict with.Responding to something of the same kind, especially in opposition.usually in singularThe curved part of the stern of a ship projecting aft above the waterline.Printing The back part of a shoe or boot, enclosing the heel.
counterclockwise	in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from in front
counterfeit	Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.A fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery.Imitate fraudulently.
counterpoised	A factor, force, or influence that balances or neutralizes another.Have an opposing and balancing effect on.
countless	Too many to be counted; very many.
countrified	Reminiscent or characteristic of the country, especially in being unsophisticated.
country	A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.often the countryAn area or region with regard to its physical features.
countryfied	Reminiscent or characteristic of the country, especially in being unsophisticated.
countrywide	Extending throughout a nation.Throughout a nation.
county	(in the US) a political and administrative division of a state, providing certain local governmental services.
couped	coup d’état
coupled	Linked or connected in a pair or pairs.
courageous	Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
courant	Represented as running.
coursed	in singularA dish, or a set of dishes served together, forming one of the successive parts of a meal.An area of land set aside and prepared for racing, golf, or another sport.A series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject, typically leading to a qualification.A continuous horizontal layer of brick, stone, or other material in a building.A pursuit of game (especially hares) with greyhounds by sight rather than scent.The lowest sail on a square-rigged mast.A set of adjacent strings on a guitar, lute, etc., tuned to the same note.no object, with adverbial of directionwith object
courteous	Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
courtlier	Very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.
courtliest	Very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.
courtly	Very polite or refined, as befitting a royal court.
couth	Cultured, refined, and well mannered.Good manners; refinement.
covalent	Relating to or denoting chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.
covariant	A function of the coefficients and variables of a given function which is invariant under a linear transformation except for a factor equal to a power of the determinant of the transformation.Changing in such a way that mathematical interrelations with another simultaneously changing quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged.
covered	Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.Extend over (an area)Deal with (a subject) by describing or analyzing its most important aspects or events.(of a sum of money) be enough to pay (a bill or cost)Disguise the sound or fact of (something) with another sound or action.Aim a gun at (someone) in order to prevent them from moving or escaping.Record or perform a new version of (a song) originally performed by someone else.(of a male animal, especially a stallion) copulate with (a female animal), especially as part of a commercial transaction between the owners of the animals.Bridge A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.Physical shelter or protection sought by people in danger.A place setting at a table in a restaurant.
covering	A thing used to cover something else, typically in order to protect or conceal it.(of shooting) carried out to protect an exposed person from an enemy.
covert	Not openly acknowledged or displayed.A thicket in which game can hide.Ornithology
coveted	Greatly desired or envied.
covetous	Having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.
coward	A person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. literary Heraldry
cowardly	Lacking courage.In a way which shows a lack of courage.
cowed	A fully grown female animal of a domesticated breed of ox, kept to produce milk or beef. derogatory Cause (someone) to submit to one’s wishes by intimidation.
cowering	Crouch down in fear.
cowled	a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk
coxal	the basal segment of a limb of various arthropods (such as an insect)
coxcombical	Of action, speech, writing, etc.
coy	(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring.
cozier	Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.A soft covering to keep a teapot, boiled egg, etc., hot. informal
cozy	Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.A soft covering to keep a teapot, boiled egg, etc., hot. informal

coactive	coatless	coeducational
coadunate	cobaltic	coelanaglyphic
coagulable	cobwebby	coelomate
coagulatory	cochlear	coenobitic
coalier	coconscious	coenobitical
coarse-grained	codicillary	coercible

coetaneous	cohortative	collembolan
cogitative	cold-short	collenchymatous
cognitional	coleopterous	colloidal
cognominal	coliform	colloquial
cognoscible	collatable	collotypic
coherent	collative	colonnaded

colorful	combatable	cometary
colossal	combinable	comitative
Columban	combinative	commeasurable
Columbian	combless	commemorable
columned	combustive	commentatorial
comatose	come-at-able	commercialized

comminative	commorant	compartmentalized
commiserative	commotional	compassable
commissarial	communicatory	compatriotic
commissural	communistic	compensational
commonsense	commutual	compensative
commonsensical	comose	compilatory

complanate	complexionless	compotatory
compleat	compliable	compoundable
complemental	complicative	comprehensible
completable	componental	compressible
complexional	componential	compressional
complexioned	compositive	comprisable

compurgatorial	concavo-convex	concessionary
compurgatory	concealable	conchate
computable	concentrative	conchological
comradely	conceptional	conciliable
conative	conceptive	conciliative
concavo-concave	conceptualistic	concinnous

concoctive	concyclic	conducible
concretionary	condemnable	conductible
concretive	condensable	conduplicate
concubinary	condolatory	condylar
concupiscible	condolent	condyloid
concussive	condonable	condylomatous

confabulatory	conferva	confirmable
confarreate	confervoid	confirmative
confectionary	confessionary	confiscable
confederative	configurational	confiscatory
conferential	confinable	conflictive
conferrable	confineless	confrontational

confutable	conglomeratic	conidial
confutative	conglutinant	coniferous
congealable	conglutinative	conirostral
congenerical	congratulant	conjecturable
congestible	congratulatory	conjugational
conglobate	congregational	conjugative

conjunctional	conquerable	conscriptional
conjunctival	consanguine	consecrative
connectable	consanguineous	consecratory
connectible	conscienceless	consentaneous
connotative	conscience-smitten	conservational
connotive	conscience-stricken	consignable

consistorial	consolingly	constitutional
consistorian	consolute	constrainable
consociate	consonantal	constrictive
consolable	conspiratorial	constringent
consolatory	Constantinian	construable
consolidative	constellatory	constructible

constructional	containable	continuate
consubstantial	contaminable	contortional
consuetudinary	contaminative	contortive
consultatory	contemporaneous	contractional
consultive	contestable	contractive
contactual	continuable	contradictable

contradictious	contrate	convectional
contradictive	contributable	convective
contradistinctive	contributive	convenable
contrapositive	contrivable	conventionalized
contrastive	controvertible	conversable
contrasuggestible	contusive	conversational

convexo-concave	convocational	co-optative
convexo-convex	convolvulaceous	co-ordinal
conveyable	convulsible	coordinative
convict	convulsionary	copesettic
convictive	cookable	copper-bottomed
convincible	cooling-off	coprolitic

coprophagous	corbiculate	cornucopian
coprophilous	coreless	corollaceous
copulatory	cork-tipped	coronate
copyrightable	cormophytic	coroneted
coraciiform	cornaceous	corporative
coralliferous	corniculate	corpuscular

correctable	corrodible	cosher
correctible	corruptible	cosier
correlatable	corruptive	cosies
corresponsive	corticolous	cosiest
corroborative	corymbose	cosmogonic
corroboratory	coseismic	cosmogonical

cosmographic	cottony	counteractive
cosmographical	cotyledonary	counterbalanced
cosmoramic	cotyledonous	counterbalancing
cost-effective	cotyloid	countermandable
cotemporaneous	councilmanic	counter-passant
cotton-picking	counsellable	counter-revolutionary

countervailing	covetable	coverable
cousinly	covinous	coziest
couthie	coxcombic	coverless
couthy	coyish

264 adjectives starting with CR

crabbed	(of handwriting) ill-formed and hard to decipher. Ill-humored.
crabbier	Irritable.
crabbiest	Irritable.
crabby	Irritable.
crablike	Having some characteristics of a crab.
crabwise	To, toward, or from the side, typically in an awkward way. Moving sideways, typically in an awkward way.
crack	A line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts. A sudden sharp or explosive noise. informal mainly Irish informal Break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts. Make or cause to make a sudden sharp or explosive sound. informal with object Very good, especially at a specified activity or in a specified role.
crackajack	Crackerjack.
crackbrained	Extremely foolish; crazy.
cracked	Damaged and showing lines on the surface from having split without coming apart. informal
cracker-barrel	(especially of a philosophy) plain, simple, and unsophisticated.
crackerjack	Exceptionally good. An exceptionally good person or thing.
crackers	Insane.
cracking	Excellent.
crackjaw	hard to pronounce
crackle	Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises. A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds. A pattern of minute surface cracks on painted or varnished surfaces, glazed ceramics, or glass.
crackled	Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises. A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds. A pattern of minute surface cracks on painted or varnished surfaces, glazed ceramics, or glass.
cracklier	Likely to crackle; crisp.
crackliest	Likely to crackle; crisp.
crackling	The producing of a succession of slight, sharp popping sounds.
crackly	inclined to crackle
crackpot	An eccentric or foolish person. Eccentric; impractical.
craftier	Clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods. Involving the making of decorative objects and other things by hand.
craftiest	Clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods. Involving the making of decorative objects and other things by hand.
craftless	Lacking skill, ability, or know-how; unskilled; (formerly also) †ignorant (obsolete). Later
crafty	Clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods. Involving the making of decorative objects and other things by hand.
cragged	a steep rugged rock or cliff
craggier	(of a landscape) having many crags.
craggiest	(of a landscape) having many crags.
craggy	(of a landscape) having many crags.
cram-full
cramoisy	crimson cloth
cramped	Feeling or causing someone to feel uncomfortably confined or hemmed in by lack of space. Suffering from a cramp.
crane-fly
cranial	Relating to the skull or cranium.
craniate	An animal that possesses a skull. Relating to the craniates.
craniological	Of or pertaining to craniology.
crank	Turn the crankshaft of (an internal combustion engine) in order to start the engine. Give a bend to (a shaft, bar, etc.) A part of an axle or shaft bent out at right angles, for converting reciprocal to circular motion and vice versa. informal An eccentric person, especially one who is obsessed by a particular subject or theory. literary (of a sailing ship) easily keeled over, especially by wind or sea through improper design or loading.
crankier	mainly North American
crankiest	mainly North American
cranky	mainly North American
crannied	a small break or slit
crapulent	Relating to the drinking of alcohol or drunkenness.
crapulous	Caused by or showing the effects of alcohol.
crash	no object Move or cause to move with force, speed, and sudden loud noise. informal no object informal informal A violent collision, typically of one vehicle with another or with an obstacle. A sudden loud noise as of something breaking or hitting another object. A sudden disastrous drop in the value or price of something, especially shares of stock. A sudden failure which puts a system out of action. Done rapidly or urgently and involving a concentrated effort. With a sudden loud sound. A coarse plain linen, woolen, or cotton fabric, used for curtains and towels.
crashing	Complete; total (used for emphasis)
crass	Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.
craterous	Pertaining to, or resembling, a crater.
craved	Feel a powerful desire for (something)
craven	Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly. A cowardly person.
crawlier	creepy sense 1
crawling	no object informal be crawling with Computing An act of moving on one’s hands and knees or dragging one’s body along the ground. A swimming stroke involving alternate overarm movements and rapid kicks of the legs. A strip or band running across the bottom of a computer or television screen, within which news headlines, public service announcements, and advertisements are continuously scrolled.
crawly	(of an insect or other small creature) crawling in a way that causes an unpleasant feeling of unease.
crazed	Insane or wildly out of control.(of porcelain) characterized by a network of fine cracks in the glaze.
crazier	informal informal informal Extremely. A mentally deranged person.
craziest	informal informal informal Extremely. A mentally deranged person.
crazy	informal informal informal Extremely. A mentally deranged person.
creakier	(of an object, typically a wooden one) making or liable to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied. Old-fashioned or decrepit.
creakiest	(of an object, typically a wooden one) making or liable to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied. Old-fashioned or decrepit.
creaking	Making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied. Showing weakness or frailty under strain. Harsh, high-pitched noise made when something is being moved or when pressure or weight is applied to it.
creaky	(of an object, typically a wooden one) making or liable to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied. Old-fashioned or decrepit.
cream	The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten as an accompaniment to desserts or used as a cooking ingredient. A thick liquid or semisolid cosmetic or medical preparation applied to the skin. The very best of a group of people or things. A very pale yellow or off-white color. Work (two or more ingredients, typically butter and sugar) together to form a creamy paste. Rub a cosmetic cream into (the skin)mainly North American vulgar slang
creamier	Rich in or resembling cream.
creamiest	Resembling cream in consistency or color.
creamlaid	(of paper) Laid (marked with parallel lines, as if ribbed) and cream in colour.
creamy	Resembling cream in consistency or color.
creased	Marked by creases or wrinkles.
crease-resistant
creasy	having or forming creases
creatable	That can be created.
creational	Of, or pertaining to creation.
creative	marked by the ability or power to create
creatural	Of or relating to a creature.
creaturely	Characteristic of or suitable to a creature, often specifically a non-human animal.
credal	Relating to a statement of Christian or other religious belief.
credent	rare Believing, trustful. A person who believes; a believer.
credential	A qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person’s background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something. Provide with credentials.
credible	offering reasonable grounds for being believed
creditable	(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgment and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful.
credited	reliance on the truth or reality of something
creditworthy	(of a person or company) considered suitable to receive credit, especially because of being reliable in paying money back in the past.
credulous	Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
creedal	Relating to a statement of Christian or other religious belief.
creepier	producing a nervous shivery apprehension
creepiest	Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.
creeping	developing or advancing by slow imperceptible degrees
creepy	Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.
creepy-crawly	A spider, worm, or other small flightless creature, especially when considered unpleasant or frightening. Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.
crematory	A place where a dead person’s body is cremated; a crematorium. Relating to cremation.
crenate	(especially of a leaf or shell) having a round-toothed or scalloped edge.
crenelate	Provide (a wall of a building) with battlements.
crenelated	(of a wall or building) having battlements.
crenellate	To furnish with crenelles.
crenellated	(of a wall or building) having battlements.
crenulate	Having a margin or contour with shallow, usually rounded notches and projections; finely notched or scalloped.
crenulated	Having indented, square notched battlements or crenelations.
creole	A person of mixed European and black descent, especially in the Caribbean. A mother tongue formed from the contact of two languages through an earlier pidgin stage. Relating to a Creole or Creoles.
creolized	(of a language) formed from the contact of a European language with a local language.
creophagous	Flesh-eating or carnivorous.
crepitant	Crackling; rattling.
crepuscular	Of, resembling, or relating to twilight.
crescendo	The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound. The highest point reached in a progressive increase of intensity. Music With a gradual increase in loudness. Gradually increasing in loudness. Increase in loudness or intensity.
crescent	the moon at any stage between new moon and first quarter and between last quarter and the succeeding new moon when less than half of the illuminated hemisphere is visible
crescentic	Growing, increasing, gaining size etc.
crescive	marked by gradual spontaneous development
cressy	abounding in cresses
crested	(of a bird or other animal) having a comb or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head. Emblazoned with a coat of arms or other emblem.
crestfallen	Sad and disappointed.
crestless	Having no crest.
cresylic	cresol
cretaceous	Relating to or denoting the last period of the Mesozoic era, between the Jurassic and Tertiary periods. the Cretaceous
Cretan	Relating to or characteristic of the Greek island of Crete or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the Greek island of Crete.
cretinoid	Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with cretinism.
cretinous	informal, derogatory Medicine
crew-necked
cribriform	Denoting an anatomical structure that is pierced by numerous small holes, in particular the plate of the ethmoid bone through which the olfactory nerves pass.
cricoid	The ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx.
Crimean	Relating to the Crimea or its people. A native or inhabitant of the Crimea.
crimeless	Free from crime; faultless; innocent.
criminal	relating to, involving, or being a crime
criminative	Characterized by crimination; that charges someone with a crime or grave offence; incriminating; accusatory.
criminatory	Involving or relating to crimination; accusatory; incriminating.
crimpy	frizzy
crimson	Of a rich deep red color inclining to purple. A rich deep red color inclining to purple.(of a person’s face) become flushed, especially through embarrassment.
crinal	Of, relating to, or characteristic of the hair, especially of the head.
crinated	Having hair; hairy.
crined	Shrunken; shrivelled. Of a charge
cringing	Present participle of cringe.
crinite	Having hairlike tufts; hairy.
crinkled	Having crinkles.
crinklier	That crinkles.
crinkliest	Full of creases or wrinkles; wrinkled.
crinkly	Full of creases or wrinkles; wrinkled.
crinoid	An echinoderm of the class Crinoidea, which comprises the sea lilies and feather stars. Relating to or denoting crinoids.
crinose	Hairy.
criollo	A person from Spanish South or Central America, especially one of pure Spanish descent.
crippled	(usually offensive) Having a less than fully functional limb, or injuries which prevent full mobility.
crippling	That cripples.
crisp	(of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle, especially in a way considered pleasing or attractive.(of a way of speaking or writing) briskly decisive and matter-of-fact, without hesitation or unnecessary detail. A dessert of fruit baked with a crunchy topping of brown sugar, butter, and flour. Give (something, especially food) a crisp surface by placing it in an oven or grill.
crispate	Curled or ruffled, as the margins of certain leaves.
crispier	Firm but easily broken or crumbled; crisp.
crispiest	(of food, typically cooked food) having a pleasingly firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture.
crispy	(of food, typically cooked food) having a pleasingly firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture.
crisscross	A pattern of intersecting straight lines or paths. (of a pattern) containing a number of straight lines or paths that intersect each other. In a pattern of intersecting straight lines. Form a pattern of intersecting lines or paths on (a place)
crisscrossed	A pattern of intersecting straight lines or paths. (of a pattern) containing a number of straight lines or paths that intersect each other. In a pattern of intersecting straight lines. Form a pattern of intersecting lines or paths on (a place)
cristate	Having or forming a crest or crista.
critical	Extremely important or essential.
criticisable	Able to be criticized.
criticizable	Able to be criticized.
croakiest	(of a person’s voice) deep and hoarse.
croaking	A deep hoarse sound made by a frog or a crow.(of a frog or crow) make a characteristic deep hoarse sound. informal
croaky	(of a person’s voice) deep and hoarse.
Croat	A native or inhabitant of Croatia, or a person of Croatian descent. The South Slavic language of the Croats; Croatian. Relating to the Croats or their language; Croatian.
Croatian	A native or inhabitant of Croatia, or a person of Croatian descent. The South Slavic language of the Croats, almost identical to Serbian but written in the Roman alphabet. Relating to the Croats or their language.
crocked	North American British
crocodilian	A large predatory semiaquatic reptile of an order that comprises the crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharial. Crocodilians are distinguished by long jaws, short legs, and a powerful tail. Relating to crocodilians.
crocus	A small, spring-flowering plant of the iris family, which grows from a corm and bears bright yellow, purple, or white flowers.
Cromwellian	Relating to or characteristic of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth 1653–8, in particular with reference to his puritanism.
cronk	a hoarse croak (as of a raven) or honk (as of a wild goose)
crook	The hooked staff of a shepherd. informal Bend (something, especially a finger as a signal)Australian, New Zealand
crookback	A person with a hunchback.
crooked	Bent or twisted out of shape or out of place. informal
crop-eared	historical
cropped	(especially of hair) cut very short.
cross	A mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×)An upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. An animal or plant resulting from crossbreeding; a hybrid. Soccer Go or extend across or to the other side of (a path, road, stretch of water, or area)no object Draw a line or lines across; mark with a cross. cross oneself Soccer Cause (an animal of one species, breed, or variety) to interbreed with one of another species, breed, or variety. Oppose or stand in the way of (someone)Annoyed.
crossbanded	Simple past tense and past participle of crossband.
crossbred	(of an animal or plant) produced by mating or hybridizing two different species, breeds, or varieties.
cross-country	Across fields or countryside, as opposed to on roads or tracks. Not keeping to main or direct roads, routes, or railroad lines. A cross-country race or competition.
cross-cultural	Relating to different cultures or comparison between them.
crosscut	To cut or run across or through.
crossed	A mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×)An upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion. An animal or plant resulting from crossbreeding; a hybrid. Soccer Go or extend across or to the other side of (a path, road, stretch of water, or area)no object Draw a line or lines across; mark with a cross. cross oneself Soccer Cause (an animal of one species, breed, or variety) to interbreed with one of another species, breed, or variety. Oppose or stand in the way of (someone)Annoyed.
cross-eyed	Having one or both eyes turned inward toward the nose, either from focusing on something very close, through temporary loss of control of focus, or as a permanent condition (convergent strabismus).
cross-grained	(of timber) having a grain that runs across the regular grain.
crosshatched	Simple past tense and past participle of crosshatch.
crossing	The act or action of crossing.
cross-legged	With the legs crossed at the ankles and the knees bent outward. Seated with the legs crossed at the ankles and the knees bent outward.
crossopterygian	(zoology) Of or pertaining to the Crossopterygii.
cross-ratio	(geometry) A special number associated with an ordered quadruple of collinear points, particularly points on a projective line, and preserved by the fractional linear transformations.
cross-section	A surface or shape that is or would be exposed by making a straight cut through something, especially at right angles to an axis. Make a cross section of (something)
cross-sectional	Of, pertaining to, or being a cross section.
crosstown	Extending or traveling from one side of a town to the other. From one side of a town to the other.
crosswise	In the form of a cross.
crotched	Having a crotch or fork; forked.
crotchety	Irritable.
crouched	Marked with, bearing, or wearing the sign of the cross.
crouching	That crouches or crouch.
croupous	(medicine) Relating to or resembling croup; especially, attended with the formation of a deposit or membrane like that found in membranous croup.
croupy	the rump of a quadruped
crouse	brisk, lively Russel 1893–1966 American journalist and dramatist
crowded	(of a space) full of people, leaving little or no room for movement; packed.
crowing	A large bird with mostly glossy black plumage, a heavy bill, and a raucous voice. derogatory the Crow(of a rooster) utter its characteristic loud cry. The cry of a rooster. A member of a North American people inhabiting eastern Montana. The Siouan language of the Crow. Relating to the Crow or their language.
crowned	A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels. The top or highest part of something. The part of a tooth projecting from the gum. Ceremonially place a crown on the head of (someone) in order to invest them as a monarch. Rest on or form the top of. Be the triumphant culmination of (an effort or endeavor, especially a prolonged one)Fit a crown to (a tooth) informal no object
crowning	Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.
crownless	Not having a crown.
crucial	Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
cruciate	Arranged in or forming a cross; cruciform.
cruciferous	Relating to or denoting plants of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae, formerly Cruciferae).
cruciform	Having the shape of a cross. A thing shaped like a cross.
crude	Constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way. Offensively coarse or explicit, especially in relation to sexual matters. In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. Natural petroleum.
cruder	Constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way. Offensively coarse or explicit, especially in relation to sexual matters. In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. Natural petroleum.
crudest	Constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way. Offensively coarse or explicit, especially in relation to sexual matters. In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. Natural petroleum.
cruel	Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
crumb	A small fragment of bread, cake, or cracker. A very small amount of something. North American Cover (food) with breadcrumbs.
crumbier	The definition of crumby is having a lot of crumbs or is slang for miserable or cheap.
crumbiest	Like or covered in crumbs.
crumbled	Simple past tense and past participle of crumble.
crumblier	Consisting of or easily breaking into small fragments.
crumbliest	Consisting of or easily breaking into small fragments.
crumbly	Consisting of or easily breaking into small fragments.
crumby	Like or covered in crumbs.
crummier	Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. North American
crummies	Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. North American
crummiest	Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. North American
crummy	Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. North American
crumpled	Crushed to form creases and wrinkles.
crunched	with object Process large amounts of information or perform operations of great complexity, especially by computer. usually in singular the crunch A physical exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles; a sit-up.
crunchier	Making a sharp noise when bitten or crushed and (of food) pleasantly crisp. North American
crunchiest	Making a sharp noise when bitten or crushed and (of food) pleasantly crisp. North American
crunchy	Making a sharp noise when bitten or crushed and (of food) pleasantly crisp. North American
crural	Anatomy Zoology
crushable	That can be crushed.
crushed	Deformed, pulverized, or forced inwards by compression. Feeling overwhelmingly disappointed or embarrassed.
crushing	Overwhelming or decisive.
crustacean	An arthropod of the large, mainly aquatic group Crustacea, such as a crab, lobster, shrimp, or barnacle. Relating to or denoting crustaceans.
crustaceous	Relating to or denoting crustaceans.
crustal	Relating to or originating in the earth’s crust.
crusted	Having or forming a hard top layer or covering. Old-fashioned or venerable.
crustier	Having or acting as a hard outer layer or covering. (especially of an old person) outspoken and irritable.
crustiest	Having or acting as a hard outer layer or covering. (especially of an old person) outspoken and irritable.
crustless	(cooking) Having no crust.
crusty	Having or acting as a hard outer layer or covering. (especially of an old person) outspoken and irritable.
crutched	Supported upon crutches.
crying	The shedding of tears; weeping. The making of a loud characteristic call by a bird or other animal. Shedding tears; weeping. Very great or extreme.
cryogenic	Relating to or involving the branch of physics that deals with the production and effects of very low temperatures. Relating to the deep-freezing of the bodies of people who have just died, in the hope that scientific advances may allow them to be revived in the future.
cryophilic	Of an organism, especially a bacterium
cryoscopic	Of or relating to cryoscopy; involving use of a cryoscope.
cryptal	Anatomy Of, relating to, or of the nature of a crypt; suggestive or characteristic of a crypt.
cryptic	Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. Zoology
cryptical	Cryptic.
cryptocrystalline	Having a microscopic crystalline structure.
cryptogamic	Botany
cryptogamous	Of or pertaining to the cryptogams.
cryptogenic	(of a disease) of obscure or uncertain origin.
cryptographic	Relating to cryptography.
cryptonymous	Relating to, or published under, a cryptonym.
cryptorchid	A person suffering from cryptorchidism.
crystal	A piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces. informal Clear and transparent like crystal.
crystal-clear	Completely transparent and unclouded.
crystalline	Having the structure and form of a crystal; composed of crystals.
crystallized	Formed into crystals; having a crystalline form.(of fruit or ginger) coated and impregnated with sugar as a means of preservation.Made clear or definite.
crystallographic	Of or pertaining to crystallography.
crystalloid	Resembling a crystal in shape or structure. Botany Chemistry

132 words that start with CT, CU adjectives

ctenoid	(of fish scales) having many tiny projections on the edge like the teeth of a comb, as in many bony fishes.
ctenophoran	An animal of the phylum Ctenophora; a ctenophore, a comb jelly. Of or relating to the phylum Ctenophora.
Cuban	Relating to Cuba or its people. A native or inhabitant of Cuba, or a person of Cuban descent.
cubbish	resembling a cub
cubic	Having the shape of a cube. A cubic equation, or a curve described by one.
cubical	cubic
cubiform	Cube-shaped.
cubist	a style of art that stresses abstract structure at the expense of other pictorial elements especially by displaying several aspects of the same object simultaneously and by fragmenting the form of depicted objects
cubistic	Of, pertaining to, or in the style of cubism.
cubital	Anatomy Entomology
cuboid	More or less cubic in shape. Geometry
cuboidal	Resembling a cube.
cuckoo	A medium-sized long-tailed bird, typically with a gray or brown back and barred or pale underparts. Many cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of small songbirds. informal Mad; crazy.
cucullate	Having the shape of a cowl or hood; hooded.
cucumiform	Shaped like a cucumber; having the form of a cylinder tapered and rounded at the ends, and possibly curved.
cucurbitaceous	Pertaining to the gourd family, including cucumbers, pumpkins etc.
cuddlesome	Endearing and pleasant to cuddle.
cuddly	Endearing and pleasant to cuddle, especially as a result of being soft or plump.
cuffed	(of an item of clothing) having a section of the material at the end turned back, or a separate band sewn on.
Cufic	Alternative form of Kufic.
culicid	of or relating to the Culicidae
culinary	Of or for cooking.
culmiferous	(mineralogy) Containing, or abounding in, culm or glance coal.
culminant	At or forming the top or highest point.
culpable	Deserving blame.
cultic	a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious (see spurious sense 2)
cultish	Relating to or characteristic of a small group of people having religious beliefs regarded by others as strange or as imposing excessive control over members. Relating to a person or thing that is popular or fashionable among a particular group or section of society.
cultivable	Capable of undergoing cultivation.
cultivatable	Cultivable.
cultivated	Prepared and used for growing crops; tilled.
cultrate	Formed like the blade of a knife or ploughshare; especially curved with a pointed end, often with one flattened and one sharp edge, like a pruning knife.
cultural	Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.
cultured	Characterized by refined taste and manners and good education. Biology
cultureless	Devoid of culture.
cumberless	Unencumbered.
cumbersome	Hard to handle or deal with as because of size, weight, or complexity; burdensome; unwieldy; clumsy.
cumbrous	Cumbersome.
cumulate	with object Chemistry An igneous rock formed by gravitational settling of particles in a magma.
cumulative	(law) Designating additional evidence that gives support to earlier evidence.
cumuliform	Having the shape of a cumulus.
cunctatory	Delaying; procrastinating.
cuneal	Wedge-shaped.
cuneate	Wedge-shaped.
cuneatic	Cuneiform.
cuneiform	Denoting or relating to the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems of Mesopotamia, Persia, and Ugarit, surviving mainly impressed on clay tablets. Cuneiform writing.
cunning	Having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion. North American Skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit.
cupidinous
cupolated
cupped	A small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle. An ornamental trophy in the form of a cup, usually made of gold or silver and having a stem and two handles, awarded as a prize in a contest. A cup-shaped thing. A mixed drink made from fruit juices and typically containing wine or cider. Form (one’s hand or hands) into the curved shape of a cup. Medicine
cupreous	Of or like copper.
cupric	Of copper with a valence of two; of copper(II).
cupriferous	Containing copper.
cuprous	Of copper with a valence of one; of copper(I).
cup-tied	(sports, chiefly soccer, of a player) Ineligible to compete in a cup competition due to having previously played for a different team in the same competition in the same season.
cupular
cupulate	Resembling a small cup; cup-shaped.
cur	An aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition, especially a mongrel.
curable	(of a disease or condition) able to be cured.
curative	Able to cure disease.A medicine or remedy.
curatorial	Of or relating to a curator.
curbable	Capable of being curbed.
curbed	North American A check or restraint on something. A swelling on the back of a horse’s hock, caused by spraining a ligament. Restrain or keep in check.US
curbless	Without restraint; uncurbed, unchecked.
curdier	the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
curdled	Separate or cause to separate into curds or lumps.
curdling	Separate or cause to separate into curds or lumps.
curdy	the thick casein-rich part of coagulated milk
cured	Relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition. Preserve (meat, fish, tobacco, or an animal skin) by various methods such as salting, drying, or smoking. A substance or treatment that cures a disease or condition. The process of curing rubber, plastic, or other material. A Christian minister’s pastoral charge or area of responsibility for spiritual ministry. A parish priest in a French-speaking country or region.
cureless	Lacking a cure, incurable.
curious	Eager to know or learn something. Strange; unusual.
curled	Form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape. with object no object Something having a spiral or inwardly curved form, especially a lock of hair. A weightlifting exercise involving movement of only the hands, wrists, and forearms. Mathematics
curlier	tending to curl
curliest	Made, growing, or arranged in curls or curves.
curling	a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle
curly	Made, growing, or arranged in curls or curves.
curmudgeonly	(especially of an old person) bad-tempered and negative.
current	occurring in or existing at the present time
curricular	The definition of curricular is anything that is part of a set of studies for a field of study or a course.
currish	ignoble
cursed	Used to express annoyance or irritation.
cursing	Present participle of curse.
cursive	running, coursing
cursorial	Having limbs adapted for running.
cursory	rapidly and often superficially performed or produced
curst	being under or deserving a curse
curt	Rudely brief.
curtained	Provided with a curtain or curtains.
curtal	Shortened, abridged, or curtailed. A dulcian or bassoon of the late 16th to early 18th century.
curtate	comparatively short or shortened
curule	Denoting or relating to the authority exercised by the senior magistrates in ancient Rome, chiefly the consul and praetor, who were entitled to use the sella curulis (‘curule seat,’ a kind of folding chair).
curvaceous	Having the curves of a full or voluptuous figure.
curved	Having the form of a curve; bent.
curvier	having curves
curviest	Having many curves.
curvilineal	Curvilinear.
curvilinear	Contained by or consisting of a curved line or lines.
curving	That curves or curve.
curvy	Having many curves.
cushier	Making few demands; comfortable.
cushiest	(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure. North American
cushioned	Simple past tense and past participle of cushion.
cushiony	Like a cushion; soft and yielding.
Cushitic	Relating to or denoting a group of East African languages of the Afro-Asiatic family spoken mainly in Ethiopia and Somalia, including Somali and Oromo. The Cushitic group of languages.
cushy	(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure. North American
cuspate	Having a cusp.
cusped	point, apex
cuspidal	Having cusps.
cuspidate	(biology) Terminating in or tipped with a sharp firm point.
cuspidated	(biology) Terminating in or tipped with a sharp firm point.
cussed	Stubborn; annoying.
custodial	Of custody or custodians.
custom	A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time. British Made or done to order for a particular customer.
customable	Subject to tariffs.
customary	Based on custom or tradition rather than written law or contract.
custom-built	Built according to the specifications of the buyer.
custom-made	Made to a particular customer’s order.
cut	Make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object. Divide into pieces with a knife or other sharp implement. Make or form (something) by using a sharp tool to remove material. Trim or reduce the length of (something, especially grass or a person’s hair or fingernails) by using a sharp implement. Reduce the size, amount, or quantity of. End or interrupt the provision of (something, especially power or food supplies)(of a line) cross or intersect (another line)no object, often in imperative Adulterate (a drug) or dilute (alcohol) by mixing it with another substance. Strike or kick (a ball) with an abrupt, typically downward motion. Divide (a pack of playing cards) by lifting a portion from the top, either to reveal or draw a card at random or to place the top portion under the bottom portion. dated A stroke or blow given by a sharp-edged implement or by a whip or cane. A long, narrow incision in the skin made by something sharp. A wounding remark or act.in singular
cutaneous	Of, on, or affecting the skin.
cute	Attractive in a pretty or endearing way. mainly North American
cuter	Attractive in a pretty or endearing way. mainly North American
cutest	Attractive in a pretty or endearing way. mainly North American
cuticular	Of or pertaining to the cuticle.
cut-off	To remove via cutting.
cut-out	cut something out, cut out something cut something out, cut out something(of a motor or device) suddenly stop operating. North American
cut-price	That is offered for sale at less than the normal price.
cut-rate	For sale at a reduced or unusually low price.
cutting	The action of cutting something. often cuttings British Capable of cutting something.
cutty	A short spoon or tobacco pipe.
cut-up	Divided into pieces by cutting. informal A film or sound recording made by cutting and editing material from preexisting recordings. cutup

49 adjectives beginning with CY

cyan	A greenish-blue color which is one of the primary subtractive colors, complementary to red.
cyanic	Blue; azure.
cyanophyte	A microorganism of the division Cyanobacteria.
cyanotic	marked by or causing a bluish or purplish discoloration (as of the skin and mucous membranes) due to deficient oxygenation of the blood
cyathiform	shaped like a cup
cybernetic	the science of communication and control theory that is concerned especially with the comparative study of automatic control systems (such as the nervous system and brain and mechanical-electrical communication systems)
cycadaceous	a family of very ancient tropical gymnospermous plants (order Cycadales) resembling palms but showing a close relationship to ferns and lower groups in that fertilization takes place by means of spermatozoids
cyclamen	A European plant of the primrose family, having pink, red, or white flowers with backward-curving petals and widely grown as a winter-flowering houseplant.
cyclic	Occurring in cycles; regularly repeated. Mathematics Chemistry Botany
cyclical	Occurring in cycles; recurrent.
cycloid	A curve (resembling a series of arches) traced by a point on a circle being rolled along a straight line.
cycloidal	a curve that is generated by a point on the circumference of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
cyclone	Meteorology
cyclonic	Relating to or resembling a cyclone.
cyclopean	Denoting a type of ancient masonry made with massive irregular blocks. Of or resembling a Cyclops.
cyclopedic	encyclopedia
cyclostome	An eel-like jawless vertebrate with a round sucking mouth, of a former group that included the lampreys and hagfishes.
cyclothymic	relating to or being a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and elation in a form less severe than that of bipolar disorder
cylindraceous	somewhat like a cylinder
cylindric	Having straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross-section; in the shape or form of a cylinder.
cylindrical	Having straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross-section; in the shape or form of a cylinder.
cylindroid	A figure or body resembling a cylinder. Resembling a cylinder in shape.
cymbiform	boat-shaped
cymoid	Resembling a cyma or a cyme.
cymose	of, relating to, being, or bearing a cyme
cymotrichous	having the hair wavy
Cymric	Welsh in language or culture. The Welsh language.
cynic	A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
cynical	Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Concerned only with one’s own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them.
cyperaceous	a large family of monocotyledonous plants (order Graminales) distinguished chiefly by having achenes, solid stems, and 3-ranked stem leaves — compare gramineae — see sedge
cyprian	(died 258), Carthaginian bishop and martyr. Feast day, September 16 or 26.
cyprinid	A fish of the minnow (or carp) family (Cyprinidae).
cyprinoid	A fish of a large group which includes the carps, suckers, and loaches, and (in some classification systems) the characins. Relating to cyprinoid fish.
Cypriot	A native or inhabitant of Cyprus. The dialect of Greek used in Cyprus. Relating to Cyprus or its people or the Greek dialect used there.
Cypriote	island in the eastern Mediterranean south of Turkey country coextensive with the island of Cyprus; a republic of the Commonwealth of Nations, but since 1974 partitioned along Greek and Turkish ethnic lines; capital Nicosia area 3572 square miles (9251 square kilometers), population1237000
Cyrenaic	Of or denoting the hedonistic school of philosophy, which was founded c.400 BC by Aristippus the Elder of Cyrene and which holds that pleasure is the highest good and that virtue is to be equated with the ability to enjoy. A follower of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy.
Cyrillic	Denoting the alphabet used by many Slavic peoples, chiefly those with a historical allegiance to the Orthodox Church. Ultimately derived from Greek uncials, it is now used for Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and some other Slavic languages. The Cyrillic alphabet.
cystic	Medicine Relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder.
cystoid	Of the nature of a cyst. A cystoid formation.
Cytherean	Astronomy
cytogenetic	a branch of biology that deals with the study of heredity and variation by the methods of both cytology and genetics
cytoid	A cell-like structure; a cytoid body; (in early use) specifically †a leucocyte (obsolete).Resembling a cell; cell-like; (in early use) specifically †designating a leucocyte (obsolete).
cytological	a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells
cytoplasmic	the organized complex of inorganic and organic substances external to the nuclear membrane of a cell and including the cytosol and membrane-bound organelles (such as mitochondria or chloroplasts) — see cell illustration
cytotoxic	Toxic to living cells.
czarist	the government of Russia under the czars
Czech	A native or inhabitant of the Czech Republic or (formerly) Czechoslovakia, or a person of Czech descent. The West Slavic language spoken in the Czech Republic, closely related to Slovak. Relating to the Czechs or their language.
Czechoslovak	A native or inhabitant of the former country Czechoslovakia. The language of the former country Czechoslovakia. Relating to or characteristic of the former country Czechoslovakia or its inhabitants.
Czechoslovakian	Relating to or characteristic of the former country Czechoslovakia or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the former country Czechoslovakia.

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